§ 33-2 Purchase or possession by minor.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 33-2 (2026)
§ 33-2 Purchase or possession by minor.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Prohibited conduct.
It shall be unlawful for any minor:
(1)
to attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages; or
(2)
to drink or have in his or her possession any alcoholic beverages:
(i)
in any public place; or
(ii)
on any public highway.
(b)Penalties.
Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof:
(1)
shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $100 for the minor’s 1<sup>st</sup> conviction; and
(2)
for the 2<sup>nd</sup> or any subsequent conviction thereof, the minor shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $250 or to imprisonment in jail for a period not exceeding 60 days or both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
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