# Montgomery County Code — Part II. Local Laws, Ordinances, Resolutions, Etc.

## Chapter 53. TAXICABS.

### Article 4. Driver and Passenger Conduct.

**Sec. 53-401. Alcoholic beverages; controlled dangerous substances.**

  (a)   A person may transport alcoholic beverages in a taxicab only if all beverages are sealed.

  (b)   A controlled dangerous substance must not be transported in a taxicab unless the substance was properly prescribed to the person who possesses it.

**Sec. 53-402. Smoking.**

  Smoking is prohibited in any taxicab at all times.

**Sec. 53-403. Duty of passenger to pay fare.**

  A person who uses a taxicab must pay any lawful charge due before leaving the taxicab.