Maryland Health - General Section 21-209
§ 21-209.
  (a)   In addition to any other ground that may be applicable under § 21-207 or § 21-208 of this subtitle, a confectionery food product is adulterated if:
    (1)   It contains any nonnutritive object, except as permitted by the rules and regulations adopted under subsection (b)(1) of this section;
    (2)   It contains any nonnutritive substance other than a safe substance:
      (i)   That is in or on the confectionery because of some practical functional purpose in the manufacture, packaging, or storing of the confectionery; and
      (ii)   The use of which does not promote deception of the consumer or otherwise result in any adulteration or misbranding in violation of this subtitle; or
    (3)   It contains any alcohol:
      (i)   In excess of 5 percent by volume; or
      (ii)   Derived from anything but flavoring extracts.
  (b)   (1)   If, in the judgment of the Secretary, a nonnutritive object is of practical, functional value to a confectionery food product and its use is not injurious or hazardous to health, the Secretary may adopt a rule or regulation that permits an exception to subsection (a)(1) of this section, regarding nonnutritive objects.
    (2)   To avoid or resolve uncertainty, the Secretary may by rule or regulation:
      (i)   Interpret subsection (a)(2) of this section as that subsection applies to use of a particular nonnutritive substance; and
      (ii)   Allow or prohibit the use of the particular nonnutritive substance.
  (c)   A confectionery that is manufactured or sold that contains between one-half of one percent and 5 percent of alcohol per volume:
    (1)   May not be sold to individuals under 21 years of age;
    (2)   Shall state on the label that the sale of the product to individuals under 21 years of age is prohibited; and
    (3)   Shall state on the label that the product contains alcohol up to 5 percent per volume.