# Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2704: –2704

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T9_S27_S9-2704

## Section

- **Citation:** Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2704
- **Heading:** –2704
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MD Code / Article gab / Title 9 / Subtitle 27 / Section 9-2704

## 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 imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

## Nearby sections

- [Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2701 §9–2701.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T9_S27_S9-2701.md)
- [Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2702 §9–2702.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T9_S27_S9-2702.md)
- [Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2703 §9–2703.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T9_S27_S9-2703.md)
- [Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2704 §9–2704.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T9_S27_S9-2704.md)
- [Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2705 §9–2705.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T9_S27_S9-2705.md)
- [Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2706 §9–2706.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T9_S27_S9-2706.md)
- [Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2707 §9–2707.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T9_S27_S9-2707.md)
- [Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2708 §9–2708.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T9_S27_S9-2708.md)
- [Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9-2709 §9–2709.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agab_T9_S27_S9-2709.md)

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