2019 Maryland Code
Commercial Law
Title 11 - Trade Regulation
Subtitle 5A - Sales of Unpackaged Cigarettes.
§ 11-5A-02. Prohibitions
(a) This section does not apply to an individual who produces unpackaged cigarettes for the individual’s consumption by using:
(1) A mechanical rolling machine; or
(2) A hand rolling device or procedure.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a retailer or vending machine operator may not purchase from a tobacco product manufacturer or sell, resell, distribute, dispense, or give away to any person an unpackaged cigarette.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a wholesaler may not sell, resell, distribute, dispense, or give away to any person in this State an unpackaged cigarette.
(d) In addition to any other penalties provided by law, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or both.