(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an alcoholic beverage is presumed to be an illicit alcoholic beverage if it is found in a container that does not have a regular label that:
(1) describes the true contents of the container; and
(2) states the true name of the importer, manufacturer, bottler, or rectifier.
(b) The presumption under subsection (a) of this section does not apply to an alcoholic beverage found in:
(1) a drinking glass or other similar open container for drinking purposes;
(2) a home–type decanter found in a house or a punch bowl or similar receptacle if the circumstances indicate that the alcoholic beverage is for on–premises consumption and is not for sale; or
(3) a container possessed by a retail license holder when the alcoholic beverage is premixed for lawful sale and consumption.
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