# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration

### Subtitle 4. Harboring, Escape, and Contraband

#### Section 9-415

(a) This section does not apply to an alcoholic beverage delivered or possessed in a manner authorized by the managing official.

(b) A person may not:

  (1) deliver an alcoholic beverage to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement; or

  (2) possess an alcoholic beverage with the intent to deliver it to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement.

(c) A person detained or confined in a place of confinement may not knowingly possess or receive an alcoholic beverage.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

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