§ 11-5A-02

Maryland § 11-5A-02

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gcl: Commercial Law
• Title: 11

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(a) This section does not apply to an individual who produces unpackaged cigarettes for the individual’s consumption by using:

(1) A mechanical rolling machine; or

(2) A hand rolling device or procedure.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a retailer or vending machine operator may not purchase from a tobacco product manufacturer or sell, resell, distribute, dispense, or give away to any person an unpackaged cigarette.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a wholesaler may not sell, resell, distribute, dispense, or give away to any person in this State an unpackaged cigarette.

(d) In addition to any other penalties provided by law, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or both.