Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-310
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§6–310.
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(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license holder may not directly or indirectly give or offer without charge food to a customer to induce the customer to purchase alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption.
(2) This section does not apply to hors d’oeuvres, pretzels, cheese, or crackers that are placed on a counter in the licensed premises for customers to consume without charge.
(b) The placement of food by a license holder in the licensed premises for customers to consume without charge is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10 for each offense.
(2) This section does not apply to hors d’oeuvres, pretzels, cheese, or crackers that are placed on a counter in the licensed premises for customers to consume without charge.
(b) The placement of food by a license holder in the licensed premises for customers to consume without charge is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10 for each offense.
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