2016 Maryland Code
Criminal Law
Title 10 - Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 1 - Crimes Against Public Health and Safety
Part III - Alcoholic Beverage Consumption or Possession of Open Container in Passenger Area of Motor Vehicle
§ 10-123. Definitions

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

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

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

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

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

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

(g) Motor vehicle. --

(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 § 11-130.1 of the Transportation Article;

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

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

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

(i) Open container. -- "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.

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

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