For eight years in the 1990s, Attorney Charles Ware hosted the extremely popular legal advice radio program "The Lawyer's Mailbox"; the Number One (#1)legal advice radio program in the Mid-Atlantic Region,on WEAA - 88.9 FM, Morgan State University Radio in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Sunday, February 8, 2015

THE "ABC" OF MARYLAND ALCOHOL LAWS: DUI & DWI PREVENTION

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(1) For alcohol distributors and purchasers in Maryland, kindly take note that Maryland generally does not allow sales of beer or wine in grocery stores or convenience stores. Alcoholic beverages are generally sold through private retail stores rather than state stores. However, this rule varies between counties. Montgomery County, for example, only allows sales of alcohol in o-called ABC (state stores, similar to those in Alabama, etc.), so you should know your local municipal ordinances on these issues. Local laws also determine the hours and days that alcohol may be sold. Also, check with an experienced attorney who is familiar with these varying laws.

(2) The legal age for consuming, handling, transporting or selling alcohol in a liquor store is 21 years.
      In fact, on best knowledge, 21 is the age in all states for the above, supra.
(3)  Age 18, however, is the age an individual may work as a server in a restaurant that sells alcohol, and can serve wine and beer in retail stores.
(4) No one in a vehicle may consume alcohol or have an open container of alcohol.  all previously-opened bottles must be stored in the trunk of the vehicle.
(5) The legal blood-alcohol content BAC) in Maryland is 0.08 %. Over this level, a driver is considered under Maryland law to be "per se intoxicated" and may be charged with DUI (driving under the influence).
(6) Drivers under the age of 21 may be charged with DUI if they are found to have  BAC of 0.02 % or higher. This law is to discourage underage drinking and driving.
(9) Maryland has "implied consent" laws, with the condition that a driver must comply with a law officer's request for chemical testing by breath, blood, or urine.  Appearing or being uncooperative can get you a penalty of suspended driving privileges for up to one year.

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