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2020 Maryland Statutes
Criminal Law
Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration
Subtitle 4 - Harboring, Escape, and Contraband
Part II - Contraband -- Places of Confinement
Section 9-415 - Contraband -- Alcoholic Beverage

Universal Citation:
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. § 9-415 (2020)
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    (a)    This section does not apply to an alcoholic beverage delivered or possessed in a manner authorized by the managing official.

    (b)    A person may not:

        (1)    deliver an alcoholic beverage to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement; or

        (2)    possess an alcoholic beverage with the intent to deliver it to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement.

    (c)    A person detained or confined in a place of confinement may not knowingly possess or receive an alcoholic beverage.

    (d)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

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