Ch. 3                                       1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND

[(a-1) In this section, with respect to Carroll and Harford Counties, the term
"unless authorized" means the possession and presentation of a written consent by the
owner of the property.]

(b) A person may not possess in an open container any alcoholic beverage, as
defined in this article, while:

(1)     On the mall, adjacent parking area, or other outside area of any
combination of privately owned retail establishments, commonly known as a shopping
center, to which the general public is invited for business purposes, unless authorized by
the owner of the establishment;                   

(2)     On an adjacent parking area or other outside area of any other retail
establishment, unless authorized by the owner of the establishment; or

(3)     In any parked vehicle located on any of the places enumerated in this
section, unless authorized.

[215.] 216.

Any person who violates the provisions of this subheading is guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

These 3 sections are reorganized for clarity, organization, and to correct
redundancy.                                                                 

[219.

In this article, references to "this article" shall be deemed to include provisions in
the Tax - General Article derived from this article.]

DRAFTER'S NOTE:                                                       

The definition in this section has been included in the defined terms in § 2 of
this article.                                                                       

SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Laws of Maryland
read as follows:

Article 26A - Criminal Injuries Compensation Act

17A.                       

(a)     (6) The Fund shall be subject to an audit by the [Division of] OFFICE OF
LEGISLATIVE Audits as provided for in § 2-1215 of the State Government Article.

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments

297D.

(b)     (7) The Fund shall be subject to an audit by the [Division of] OFFICE OF
LEGISLATIVE Audits as provided for in § 2-1215 of the State Government Article.

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