Title 31. Washington County — Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1301 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 31–1301LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”);
(2)
§ 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);
(3)
§ 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);
(4)
§ 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and
(5)
§ 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”);
(2)
§ 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”), which is superseded by § 31–1312 of this subtitle; and
(3)
§ 4–1205 (“License fees”), which is superseded by § 31–1314 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1302 (2026)
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Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1303 (2026)
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Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1304 (2026)
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Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 31–1304LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Cumberland and Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival (C&SVWF) license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit Williamsport club that is chartered by an international service organization headquartered in the United States.
(c)
The license authorizes holders of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license to display and sell wine that is manufactured and processed in the State at retail for on– and off–premises consumption.
(d)
The Board:
(1)
may choose 1 weekend each year for the festival in June, July, or August that does not conflict with the dates of the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County; and
(2)
shall choose a location that is not already licensed.
(e)
The Board shall set the license fee.
(f)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1305 (2026)
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(a)
In this section, “Festival” means the Washington County Wine Festival.
(b)
There is a Washington County Wine Festival (WF) license.
(c)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, Class 3 winery license, or Class 4 limited winery license.
(d)
The license authorizes the holder to display and sell wine that is distributed in the State.
(e)
A license holder shall display and sell wine:
(1)
at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and
(2)
during the hours and days designated for the Festival.
(f)
The Board:
(1)
each year may choose 2 weekends for the Festival;
(2)
shall choose locations that are not already licensed; and
(3)
shall ensure that the primary focus of the Festival is the promotion of Maryland wine.
(g)
The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
(h)
The license fee is $20.
(i)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1306 (2026)
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(a)
There is a Class C (on–sale) beer and wine street festival license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit club, society, association, or organization.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the holder to exercise any of the privileges conferred by the Class C (on–sale) beer and wine street festival license at an entertainment event that is:
(i)
held in the Arts and Entertainment District in Hagerstown; and
(ii)
approved by the Mayor of Hagerstown and the Hagerstown City Council.
(2)
During the event for which the license is issued, an individual, within the approved event area and with a designated container unique to the event, may:
(i)
purchase beer or wine from the license holder, or purchase beer or wine from, and consume on the premises of, any other license holder with on–sale privileges within the Arts and Entertainment District;
(ii)
transport the beer or wine in the designated container to the premises of another license holder with on–sale privileges in the Arts and Entertainment District and within the approved event area; and
(iii)
consume the beer or wine within the Arts and Entertainment District event area as approved by the Mayor and City Council, including the premises of any license holder with on–sale privileges.
(d)
(1)
An applicant for the license shall submit an application under oath on the form that the Board provides.
(2)
Subtitles 14 and 15 of this title and § 3–102 of the General Provisions Article do not apply to an applicant for the license.
(e)
(1)
The license holder:
(i)
at the event for which the license is issued, shall distribute a wristband to each individual who is at least 21 years old; and
(ii)
may not serve beer or wine to an individual who does not wear a wristband.
(2)
A person who violates this subsection is subject to:
(i)
for a first offense, a fine of $250; and
(ii)
for a second offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000 and denial of further requests for a Class C (on–sale) beer and wine street festival license.
(f)
The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
(g)
The license may be used for a maximum of 26 days in a calendar year.
(h)
The license fee is $30 per day.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1307 (2026)
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(a)
There is a beer tasting (BT) license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of any class of beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of multiple varieties of beer from a single brand owner for tasting if the consumer is not charged.
(d)
A license holder may serve not more than 2 ounces of a single offering to a single consumer.
(e)
The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 10 days before a beer tasting event.
(f)
(1)
A maximum of four bottles of beer may be open at any one time at a beer tasting event.
(2)
After a bottle is opened:
(i)
the contents of the bottle may not be mixed with that of any other bottle; and
(ii)
the bottle shall be destroyed when empty.
(g)
(1)
The license may be used for a maximum of:
(i)
12 days in a licensing year for a 12–tasting license; and
(ii)
24 days in a licensing year for a 24–tasting license.
(2)
A beer tasting may not last longer than 4 hours.
(h)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$100 for a 12–tasting license; and
(2)
$200 for a 24–tasting license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1308 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
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(a)
There is a wine tasting (WTL) license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of any class of beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to allow:
(1)
the on–premises consumption of wine for tasting; and
(2)
a wholesaler or supplier to present various wines from a single brand owner.
(d)
The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 10 days before a tasting event.
(e)
A license holder may not serve more than 2 ounces of a single wine to a single customer.
(f)
A license holder may not charge for the wine tasting.
(g)
The license may be used for a maximum of:
(1)
12 days in a licensing year for a 12–tasting license; and
(2)
24 days in a licensing year for a 24–tasting license.
(h)
A single tasting event may not exceed 4 hours.
(i)
(1)
A maximum of four bottles may be open at any time at a wine tasting event.
(2)
After a bottle of wine is opened for a tasting event:
(i)
the contents of the bottle may not be mixed with that of any other bottle; and
(ii)
the bottle shall be destroyed when empty.
(j)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$200 for a 12–tasting license; and
(2)
$400 for a 24–tasting license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1309 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 31–1309LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a liquor tasting license (LTL).
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of any class of beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to allow:
(1)
the on–premises consumption of liquor for tasting; and
(2)
a wholesaler or supplier to present various liquors from a single brand owner.
(d)
The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 10 days before a tasting event.
(e)
A license holder may not serve more than 1 ounce of a single liquor to a single individual.
(f)
(1)
A maximum of four bottles may be open at any one time at a liquor tasting event.
(2)
After a bottle of liquor is opened for a tasting event:
(i)
the contents of the bottle may not be mixed with that of any other bottle; and
(ii)
the bottle shall be destroyed when empty.
(g)
A license holder may not charge for the liquor tasting.
(h)
The license may be used for a maximum of:
(1)
12 days in a licensing year for a 12–tasting license; and
(2)
24 days in a licensing year for a 24–tasting license.
(i)
A single tasting event may not exceed 4 hours.
(j)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$300 for a 12–tasting license; and
(2)
$500 for a 24–tasting license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1312 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
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(a)
There is a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to:
(1)
a club that has an annual on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license for use at a place other than the license holder’s regular place of business; or
(2)
a corporation, a society, an organization, an association, or any other entity that does not have an annual on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license and has:
(i)
nonprofit status; or
(ii)
a federal identification number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption at the place described in the license during an event that requires an admission fee, a ticket, or a donation.
(d)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Board may issue multiple Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor licenses to a single applicant.
(2)
A separate Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is required for each day of a multiple day event.
(3)
The Board may not issue the Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license for more than 7 consecutive days.
(e)
(1)
An applicant for the license shall:
(i)
submit an application on the form that the Board provides; and
(ii)
provide proof that the applicant has:
(1)
nonprofit status; or
(2)
a federal identification number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service.
(2)
(i)
A license shall be applied for and issued to three individuals affiliated with the applicant, each of whom:
(1)
appears in person to present proper qualifications at the time the application is filed;
(2)
is at least 21 years old; and
(3)
is a registered voter in the county and a citizen of the United States.
(ii)
At least one of the individuals shall be a resident of the county at the time the application is filed.
(f)
The license holder:
(1)
at the event for which the license is issued, shall distribute a wristband to each individual who is at least 21 years old; and
(2)
may not serve beer, wine, or liquor to an individual who does not wear a wristband.
(g)
At all times during the event, the license holder shall ensure that:
(1)
one certified crowd control manager who has obtained a crowd control training certificate from a program that is certified by the Board is on the licensed premises for every 250 individuals present; and
(2)
one individual who has completed a certified alcohol awareness program is on the licensed premises.
(h)
(1)
Alcoholic beverages sold under the license shall be purchased by the license holder from a licensed wholesaler or retail dealer.
(2)
A licensed wholesaler may not donate alcoholic beverages to the license holder.
(i)
Within 30 days after an event, the license holder shall submit to the Board a signed and notarized financial statement showing:
(1)
the total amount of proceeds from the event; and
(2)
the disbursement of the proceeds.
(j)
A license holder may sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor:
(1)
on Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; or
(2)
on Sunday, from noon to midnight.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1314 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
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The fee for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is $100 per day.