# § 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.

## § 33-2 Purchase or possession by minor.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 33-2 (2026)

(a) 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) 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.

*History: Ord. 44-162*

*History: Ord. 56-626*