2021 Maryland Statutes
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
Section 10-123 - Definitions

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

    (b)    “Alcoholic beverage” has the meaning stated in § 21–903 of the Transportation Article.

    (c)    “Bus” has the meaning stated in § 11–105 of the Transportation Article.

    (d)    “Highway” has the meaning stated in § 11–127 of the Transportation Article.

    (e)    “Limousine” has the meaning stated in § 11–129.1 of the Transportation Article.

    (f)    “Motor home” has the meaning stated in § 11–134.3 of the Transportation Article.

    (g)    (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” has the meaning stated in § 11–136.1 of the Transportation Article.

    (i)    “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” has the meaning stated in § 21–903 of the Transportation Article.

    (k)    “Taxicab” has the meaning stated in § 11–165 of the Transportation Article.