§ 6–312
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 6-312 (2026)
Title 6. Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties
Subtitle 3. Prohibited Acts
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(a)
(1)
A person may not manufacture, sell, or offer for sale, or order or allow an employee or other person to sell or offer for sale, a beverage as malt extract or beer unless the beverage has been brewed and fermented as such.
(2)
A person may not sell or offer for sale, or order or allow an employee or other person to sell or offer for sale:
(i)
beer to which coloring or porterine has been added so as to represent the beer to be malt extract, porter, or another beverage; or
(ii)
a malt or liquor unless the malt or liquor is identified by its proper name.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.