(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: (i) the State; (ii) a county; (iii) a municipality; (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: (i) on public property; (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.

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.