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Maryland Open Container Law (2026)

Restricted: Maryland prohibits open containers of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle on a highway (Md. Code, Transp. 21-903), whether the vehicle is moving or parked, with limited exceptions for for-hire vehicles and recreational-vehicle living quarters.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026
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Maryland prohibits open containers of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle on a highway (Md. Code, Transp. 21-903), whether the vehicle is moving or parked, with limited exceptions for for-hire vehicles and recreational-vehicle living quarters.

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