Section 6-321 - Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public(a) In this section, "public property" includes property that is: (1) a structure, road, parking area, or grounds; and(2) located on land owned, leased, or operated by:(iv) the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission;(v) the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission;(vi) the Montgomery County Revenue Authority; or(vii) the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, an individual may not consume an alcoholic beverage:(ii) on the mall, adjacent parking area, or other outside area of a shopping center;(iii) on an adjacent parking area or other outside area of any other retail establishment; and(iv) in a parked vehicle located in an area described under item (i), (ii), or (iii) of this paragraph.(2) An individual may consume an alcoholic beverage on:(i) public property if authorized by the governmental entity that has authority over the property; or(ii) private property described under paragraph (1)(ii) through (iv) of this subsection if authorized by the owner of the property.(3) If the owner or operator of a motor home or chartered bus has consented to the consumption of the alcoholic beverages, paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to passengers: (i) in the living quarters of a motor home equipped with a toilet and central heating; or(ii) of a chartered bus in transit.(c)(1) A violation of this section is a Code violation and a civil offense.(2) A person who violates this section:(i) shall be issued a citation under § 10-119 of the Criminal Law Article; and(ii) is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 578, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2019.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.