{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-6-306","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6–306","heading":"","body":"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:\n(1) the purchaser falsely represented in writing and supported with other documentary evidence that the purchaser was of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages;\n(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\n(3) the sale was made in good faith and in reliance on the written representation and appearance of the purchaser.","path":["Article - Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gab\u0026section=6-306","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:56:03Z","sha256":"c5dc80cf72623312adc492cea6cda6252883a8f33523941638a1de713e202f55","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-6-305","next":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-6-307"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}