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Section 6-306 - Defense to Prosecution for Sale to Underage Individual — Maryland Law | CourtGPT
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Maryland Legal Code
The establishment of the following facts by a seller of alcoholic beverages to an underage individual is prima facie evidence of innocence and a defense to a prosecution for serving alcoholic beverages to an underage individual: (1) the purchaser falsely represented in writing and supported with other documentary evidence that the purchaser was of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages; (2) on the basis of the appearance of the purchaser, an ordinary and prudent individual would believe the purchaser to be of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages; and (3) the sale was made in good faith and in reliance on the written representation and appearance of the purchaser.

Section 6-306 - Defense to Prosecution for Sale to Underage Individual

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