# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 16. Carroll County

### Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses

#### Section 16-1308

(a) There is a liquor tasting license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of liquor for tasting if:

  (1) the license holder is authorized to sell the liquor; and

  (2) the consumer is not charged for the liquor.

(d) An individual may consume liquor at a liquor tasting in a quantity of not more than:

  (1) one-half ounce from each offering of liquor; and

  (2) five offerings in 1 day.

(e) A license is valid for not more than 52 days a year and may be used on consecutive or nonconsecutive days.

(f) The annual license fee is $100.

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Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)