# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 28. St. Mary's County

### Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses

#### Section 28-1307

(a) There is a BWT beer and wine 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 and wine 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 or wine covered by the license in a quantity not exceeding:

  (1) 1 ounce from each offering and 4 ounces from all offerings of wine in a day; and

  (2) 2 ounces from each offering and 8 ounces from all offerings of beer in a day.

(g) The permit authorizes the consumption of beer or wine 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, $150;

  (2) for a permit that is effective for any 52 days in a licensing period, $200; and

  (3) for a permit that is effective for 365 days in a licensing period, $250.

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