Ch. 427                                           LAWS OF MARYLAND

certain regulations concerning certain vending machines;
clarifying language; and generally relating to the sale of
contraceptives or contraceptive devices.

BY repealing

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments

Section 41

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1987 Replacement Volume and 1988 Supplement)

BY adding to

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments

Section 41 and 41A

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1987 Replacement Volume and 1988 Supplement)

BY adding to

Article - Health - General

Section 18-335

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1987 Replacement Volume and 1988 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments

[41.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell
or offer for sale any contraceptive or contraceptive device by
means of a vending machine or other automatic device whether or
not such contraceptive or contraceptive device is advertised as
such or as a prophylactic, except in places where alcoholic
beverages are sold for consumption on the premises. This
exception does not include railroad stations, air and bus
terminals. It also does not include places where alcoholic
beverages are sold for consumption on the premises in Howard
County.

Any person violating the provisions of this section is
guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, is subject
to a fine of not more than $1,000 for each such violation, and
each use of a vending machine or other automatic device in
violation of this section constitutes a separate offense.]

41.

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