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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They specifically use the term "adolescent".  Is a legal adult an "adolescent" or are they specifically using that term in regard to underage minors?

I think they are talking about HS teens and middle school tweens.  [/quote]

Here is a link to the bill: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&tab=subject3&id=hb0409&stab=01&ys=2016RS

The synopsis: Increasing the penalty for a first offense to a maximum imprisonment of 1 year or a fine not to exceed $5,000 or both for the violation of specified prohibitions relating to obtaining or furnishing alcoholic beverages to an individual under the age of 21 years or allowing an individual under the age of 21 years to possess or consume alcoholic beverages under specified circumstances; increasing penalties for a second or subsequent offense of specified violations to a maximum imprisonment of 2 years or a fine not to exceed $7,500 or both.[/quote]

That is absolutely ridiculous.  So a 21 year old friend who shares a 6 pack with his 20 year old buddy could be tossed in jail?  Or a 21 year old guy who shares a bottle of wine with his 20 year girlfriend could be tossed in jail?

Why is that a good idea?[/quote]

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