# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 6. Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties

### Subtitle 3. Prohibited Acts

#### Section 6-310

(a)

  (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license holder may not directly or indirectly give or offer without charge food to a customer to induce the customer to purchase alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.

  (2) This section does not apply to hors d'oeuvres, pretzels, cheese, or crackers that are placed on a counter in the licensed premises for customers to consume without charge.

(b) The placement of food by a license holder in the licensed premises for customers to consume without charge is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10 for each offense.

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