# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 16. Offenses and Penalties

### Subtitle 2. Voting and Electoral Operations

#### Section 16-207

(a) In this section, "alcoholic beverages" has the meaning provided in Sec. 1-101 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.

(b) A person may not bring, send, or attempt to bring or send any alcoholic beverages into a polling place during the hours that the polling place is open.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100.

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