The establishment of the following facts by a seller of alcoholic beverages to an underage individual is prima facie evidence of innocence and a defense to a prosecution for serving alcoholic beverages to an underage individual:
(1) the purchaser falsely represented in writing and supported with other documentary evidence that the purchaser was of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages;
(2) on the basis of the appearance of the purchaser, an ordinary and prudent individual would believe the purchaser to be of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages; and
(3) the sale was made in good faith and in reliance on the written representation and appearance of the purchaser.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions
Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties
Part II - Prohibited Acts by License Holder
Section 6-304 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Individual Under the Age of 21 Years
Section 6-305 - Proof of Age for Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
Section 6-306 - Defense to Prosecution for Sale to Underage Individual
Section 6-307 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Intoxicated Individual
Section 6-310 - Providing Free Food
Section 6-311 - Restrictions on Purchases and Sales by Retail Dealer
Section 6-312 - Beverage Misrepresentation
Section 6-313 - Tampering With Alcoholic Beverage Container
Section 6-314 - Sale of Alcoholic Beverage Container With Detachable Metal Tab
Section 6-315 - Alcoholic Beverage in Container Without Regular Label Presumed Illicit