Md. Code art. Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis, § 28-1308Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1308

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Chs.. 2 through 1049
Section 28-1308 - [Effective 7/1/2024] BWLT beer, wine, and liquor tasting permit
(a) There is a BWLT beer, wine, and liquor tasting permit.
(b) The Board may issue the permit only to a holder of a Class A license.
(c) The permit authorizes the holder to allow the on-premises consumption of beer, wine, and liquor for tasting purposes only.
(d) The holder of a Class A license may apply for and the Board may issue the permit that is effective for a maximum of:
(1) any 26 days in a licensing period;
(2) any 52 days in a licensing period; or
(3) 365 days in a licensing period.
(e) A permit holder shall notify the Board of the holder's intent to have a tasting at least 7 days before the event if the permit is effective for any:
(1) 26 days in a licensing period; or
(2) 52 days in a licensing period.
(f) An individual may consume beer, wine, or liquor covered by the license in a quantity not exceeding:
(1) 0.5 ounce from each offering and 1.5 ounces from all offerings of liquor in a day;
(2) 1 ounce from each offering and 4 ounces from all offerings of wine in a day; and
(3) 2 ounces from each offering and 8 ounces from all offerings of beer in a day.
(g) The permit authorizes the consumption of beer, wine, or liquor only on the licensed premises of the holder.
(h) The permit fees are:
(1) for a permit that is effective for any 26 days in a licensing period, $200;
(2) for a permit that is effective for any 52 days in a licensing period, $250; and
(3) for a permit that is effective for 365 days in a licensing period, $300.

Md. Code art. Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis, § 28-1308Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1308

Added by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 1013,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.