Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-121
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§10–121.
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(a) This section does not apply to a person who:
(1) was acting in the capacity of a licensee, or an employee of a licensee, under the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article; and
(2) has committed a violation of and is subject to the penalties under § 6–304, § 6–307, § 6–308, or § 6–309 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an adult who violates § 10–116 or § 10–117 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1) a fine not exceeding $2,500 for a first offense; or
(2) a fine not exceeding $5,000 for a second or subsequent offense.
(c) An adult who violates § 10–117(d) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
(1) was acting in the capacity of a licensee, or an employee of a licensee, under the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article; and
(2) has committed a violation of and is subject to the penalties under § 6–304, § 6–307, § 6–308, or § 6–309 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an adult who violates § 10–116 or § 10–117 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1) a fine not exceeding $2,500 for a first offense; or
(2) a fine not exceeding $5,000 for a second or subsequent offense.
(c) An adult who violates § 10–117(d) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
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