§ 6–313
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 6-313 (2026)
Title 6. Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties
Subtitle 3. Prohibited Acts
§ 6–313LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A retail dealer or an agent or employee of a retail dealer may not:
(i)
tamper with or change the quantity or quality of the contents of a container of an alcoholic beverage:
(1)
after the container has been lawfully sealed; and
(2)
while the contents remain in the container; or
(ii)
except as specifically authorized by this article with respect to refillable beer and wine containers, refill a container of an alcoholic beverage with a substance after the container has been emptied of its original contents.
(2)
A retail dealer may not possess a container of an alcoholic beverage that has been tampered with or refilled in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.