§25–2709.

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(a) Except as specifically authorized or provided in this article and except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in a licensed establishment or other licensed premises that is open to the public:

(1) a person may not sell or provide alcoholic beverages; and

(2) alcoholic beverages may not be consumed.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply in the room of a registered guest in a hotel that meets the minimum requirements under § 25–904 of this title.

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