# § 12-503 Exceptions.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 12-503 Exceptions.

Balt., Md., Code § 12-503 (2026)

(a) This subtitle does not apply to the distribution of a coupon that is:

  (1) contained in a newspaper, magazine, or other type of publication in which the coupon is incidental to the primary purpose of the publication; or

  (2) sent through the mail.

(b) A person has not violated this subtitle if:

  (1) the person examined a buyer’s or recipient’s driver’s license or other identification issued by an employer, governmental entity, or institution of higher education; and

  (2) the license or other identification identified the buyer or recipient as being at least 21 years old.

(c) A person has not violated this subtitle if:

  (1) the person examined a buyer’s or recipient’s valid military identification; and

  (2) the identification indicated that the buyer or recipient is:

    (i) an active duty member of the military; and

    (ii) at least 18 years old.

*History: Ord. 02-322*

*History: Ord. 20-340*