Maryland Criminal Law Section 10-108

      (a)      In this section, "violation" has the meaning stated in § 3-8A-01 of the Courts Article.

      (b)      This section does not apply to the possession of a tobacco product or cigarette rolling paper by a minor who is acting as the agent of the minor's employer within the scope of employment.

      (c)      A minor may not:

            (1)      use or possess a tobacco product or cigarette rolling paper; or

            (2)      obtain or attempt to obtain a tobacco product or cigarette rolling paper by using a form of identification that:

                  (i)      is falsified; or

                  (ii)      identifies an individual other than the minor.

      (d)      (1)      A violation of this section is a civil offense.

            (2)      A minor who violates this section is subject to the procedures and dispositions provided in Title 3, Subtitle 8A of the Courts Article.

      (e)      A law enforcement officer authorized to make arrests shall issue a citation to a minor if the law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that the minor is committing or has committed a violation of this section.