(a) Definition; applicability.-
(1) This definition applies only in the following jurisdictions:
(i) Caroline County;
(ii) Carroll County;
(iii) Dorchester County;
(iv) Harford County;
(v) Montgomery County;
(vi) Prince George's County; and
(vii) Wicomico County.
(2) In this section, "unless authorized" means the possession and presentation of a written consent by the owner of the property.
(b) Prohibited activities.- A person may not possess in an open container any alcoholic beverage, as defined in this article, while:
(1) On the mall, adjacent parking area, or other outside area of any combination of privately owned retail establishments, commonly known as a shopping center, to which the general public is invited for business purposes, unless authorized by the owner of the establishment;
(2) On an adjacent parking area or other outside area of any other retail establishment, unless authorized by the owner of the establishment; or
(3) In any parked vehicle located on any of the places enumerated in this section, unless authorized.