# Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 22-2705: –2705

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T22_S27_S22-2705

## Section

- **Citation:** Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 22-2705
- **Heading:** –2705
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MD Code / Article gab / Title 22 / Subtitle 27 / Section 22-2705

## Text

(a) In this section, “knowingly” means the knowledge a reasonable individual would have under ordinary circumstances based on the habits, appearance, or personal reputation of an individual.

(b) A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not knowingly sell or provide an alcoholic beverage to a habitual drunkard.

(c) A license holder who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $50; and

(2) for each subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.

## Nearby sections

- [Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 22-2701 §22–2701.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T22_S27_S22-2701.md)
- [Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 22-2702 §22–2702.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T22_S27_S22-2702.md)
- [Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 22-2703 §22–2703.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T22_S27_S22-2703.md)
- [Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 22-2704 §22–2704.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T22_S27_S22-2704.md)
- [Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 22-2705 §22–2705.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T22_S27_S22-2705.md)
- [Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 22-2706 §22–2706.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T22_S27_S22-2706.md)

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