# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 22. Harford County

### Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts

#### Section 22-2705

(a) In this section, "knowingly" means the knowledge a reasonable individual would have under ordinary circumstances based on the habits, appearance, or personal reputation of an individual.

(b) A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not knowingly sell or provide an alcoholic beverage to a habitual drunkard.

(c) A license holder who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

  (1) for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $50; and

  (2) for each subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.

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