# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 2. Statement of Policy; Construction of Article

#### Section 1-202

(a) To the extent that a statement of a general rule of law conflicts or is inconsistent with an exception or a qualification applicable to a special area, particular person, or set of circumstances, the exception or qualification prevails.

(b) A provision in Division II of this article prevails over a conflicting or inconsistent provision in Division I of this article or a provision in the Tax - General Article relating to alcoholic beverages.

(c) A provision in Division III of this article prevails over a conflicting or inconsistent provision in Division I or Division II of this article or a provision in the Tax - General Article relating to cannabis.

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Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)