# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 10. Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities

### Subtitle 1. Crimes Against Public Health and Safety

#### Section 10-123

(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Alcoholic beverage" has the meaning stated in Sec. 21-903 of the Transportation Article.

(c) "Bus" has the meaning stated in Sec. 11-105 of the Transportation Article.

(d) "Cannabis" has the meaning stated in Sec. 5-101 of this article.

(e) "Highway" has the meaning stated in Sec. 11-127 of the Transportation Article.

(f) "Limousine" has the meaning stated in Sec. 11-129.1 of the Transportation Article.

(g) "Motor home" has the meaning stated in Sec. 11-134.3 of the Transportation Article.

(h)

  (1) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle that:

    (i) is self-propelled or propelled by electric power obtained from overhead electrical wires; and

    (ii) is not operated on rails.

  (2) "Motor vehicle" includes:

    (i) a low speed vehicle, as defined in Sec. 11-130.1 of the Transportation Article;

    (ii) a moped, as defined in Sec. 11-134.1 of the Transportation Article; and

    (iii) a motor scooter, as defined in Sec. 11-134.5 of the Transportation Article.

(i) "Moving violation" has the meaning stated in Sec. 11-136.1 of the Transportation Article.

(j) "Open container" means a bottle, can, or other receptacle:

  (1) that is open;

  (2) that has a broken seal; or

  (3) from which the contents are partially removed.

(k) "Passenger area" has the meaning stated in Sec. 21-903 of the Transportation Article.

(l) "Taxicab" has the meaning stated in Sec. 11-165 of the Transportation Article.

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