§ 31–1307
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1307 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
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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.