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Title 20. Frederick County — Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1101 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges

§ 20–1101Copy Citation

(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and
(2)
§ 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§�4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 20–1104 of this subtitle;
(2)
§�4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”), subject to § 20–1105 of this subtitle; and
(3)
§ 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 20–1106 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1102 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges

§ 20–1102Copy Citation

(a)
This section applies to a holder of:
(1)
a Class C per diem beer and wine license; or
(2)
a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
A license holder listed under subsection (a) of this section may sell collectible special anniversary or event bottles of wine or liquor for off–premises consumption on the days permitted by the license for the special anniversary or event.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1102.1 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges

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(a)
There is a beer and wine tasting (BWT) permit.
(b)
The Board may issue the permit to the holder of a Class A license.
(c)
The permit authorizes the holder to allow for on–premises tasting of beer and wine.
(d)
(1)
An applicant for the permit shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.
(2)
The Board may issue the permit without a public hearing.
(3)
If an initial permit application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.
(4)
Renewal of the permit may be made when the license holder’s Class A license is renewed.
(e)
An individual may taste beer or wine covered by the permit in a quantity not exceeding:
(1)
12 total ounces of beer; or
(2)
6 total ounces of wine.
(f)
The Board shall regulate:
(1)
the quantity of beer and wine served to an individual; and
(2)
the number of bottles or other containers from which the quantity is served.
(g)
(1)
The permit authorizes the tasting of beer and wine only on the licensed premises of the holder.
(2)
The permit holder may not allow an open container to be taken from the licensed premises.
(3)
The permit holder may not serve open alcoholic beverages from a drive–through window.
(h)
The annual permit fee is $200.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1102.2 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges

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(a)
There is a beer, wine, and liquor tasting (BWLT) permit.
(b)
The Board may issue the permit to the holder of a Class A license.
(c)
The permit authorizes the holder to allow for on–premises tasting of beer, wine, and liquor.
(d)
(1)
An applicant for the permit shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.
(2)
The Board may issue the permit without a public hearing.
(3)
If an initial permit application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.
(4)
Renewal of the permit may be made when the license holder’s Class A license is renewed.
(e)
An individual may taste beer, wine, or liquor covered by the permit in a quantity not exceeding:
(1)
12 total ounces of beer;
(2)
6 total ounces of wine; or
(3)
(1)
5 total ounces of liquor, which may be mixed with other nonalcoholic beverages.
(f)
The Board shall regulate:
(1)
the quantity of beer, wine, and liquor that may be served to an individual; and
(2)
the number of bottles or other containers from which the quantity is served.
(g)
(1)
The permit authorizes the tasting of beer, wine, and liquor only on the licensed premises of the holder.
(2)
The permit holder may not allow an open container to be taken from the licensed premises.
(3)
The permit holder may not serve open alcoholic beverages from a drive–through window.
(h)
The annual permit fee is $400.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1103 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges

§ 20–1103Copy Citation

(a)
There is a promoter’s permit.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue the permit for use by a for–profit organization that publicizes, sells tickets for, organizes, operates, produces, or stages an event where alcoholic beverages are sold or served.
(2)
The permit holder may not hold an alcoholic beverages license under this article.
(c)
The permit authorizes the permit holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at an event.
(d)
The Board may adopt regulations establishing the requirements for conducting an event described in subsection (b) of this section, including health and safety standards to be met by a permit holder.
(e)
The permit fee is:
(1)
$50, if the promoter expects that fewer than 500 individuals will attend;
(2)
$250, if the promoter expects that from 500 to 1,000 individuals will attend;
(3)
$600, if the promoter expects that from 1,001 to 3,000 individuals will attend; and
(4)
$1,000, if the promoter expects that more than 3,000 individuals will attend.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1104 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges

§ 20–1104Copy Citation

(a)
The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A or Class B license.
(b)
The annual permit fee is $50.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1105 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges

§ 20–1105Copy Citation

(a)
The Board may issue a refillable container permit for wine to a holder of a Class A or Class B license.
(b)
The annual permit fee is $50.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1106 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges

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(a)
The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A license or a Class B license.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual permit fee is $50.
(2)
An applicant who has a refillable container permit may not be charged a fee for a nonrefillable container permit.