Section 15-1304 - Beer and wine tasting license(a) There is a 1-day beer , wine, and liquor tasting (BWLT) license.(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a license or an organization that qualifies for a Class C per diem beer, a Class C per diem beer and wine, or a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.(c)(1) The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer , wine, or liquor for tasting if: (i) the consumer is not charged for the beer , wine, or liquor; and(ii) the beer , wine, or liquor is consumed on the licensed premises.(2) The license may not be issued to a person more than 26 times in a calendar year.(d) The Board need not publish a license application before granting the license.(e) An individual may consume beer , wine, or liquor covered by the license in a quantity of not more than: (1) 3 ounces from each offering of beer, and 9 ounces from all offerings in a day; (2) 1 ounce from each offering of wine, and 4 ounces from all offerings in a day; and(3) 0.5 ounce from each offering of liquor, and 2.5 ounces from all offerings in a day.(f) At the end of the day for which the license is valid, the license holder shall dispose of beer , wine, or liquor that remains in a container that was opened for tasting.(g) The license fee is $50.Md. Code art. Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis, § 15-1304Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 15-1304
Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 1001,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 1000,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.