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Maryland Open Container Law (2026)

Restricted: Open containers of alcohol are prohibited in the passenger area of a vehicle on a highway (Md.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

Open containers of alcohol are prohibited in the passenger area of a vehicle on a highway (Md. Code, Transp. 21-903), whether moving or parked, with limited exceptions (for-hire vehicles, RV living quarters).

Official source: mgaleg.maryland.gov →

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