Title 32. Wicomico County — Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 32-1301 (2026)
Title 32. Wicomico County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 32–1301LinkCopy 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)
§ 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”);
(3)
§ 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”);
(4)
§ 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);
(5)
§ 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);
(6)
§ 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and
(7)
§ 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).
(b)
Section 4–1205 (“License fees”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 32–1311 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 32-1304 (2026)
Title 32. Wicomico County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 32–1304LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a beer festival license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class 5 brewery license, Class 6 pub–brewery license, Class 7 micro–brewery license, or Class 8 farm brewery license.
(2)
Each manufacturer that participates in the beer festival shall obtain a beer festival license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to display and sell beer owned and manufactured by the license holder.
(d)
A license holder shall display and sell beer:
(1)
at retail for on–premises consumption; and
(2)
during the hours and days designated for the festival.
(e)
(1)
The Board may designate the number of times during a calendar year that the license may be issued.
(2)
The festival shall be held at a location that is not already licensed.
(f)
The license may be in effect for not more than 3 consecutive days.
(g)
The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
(h)
The license fee is $50 per day.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 32-1305 (2026)
Title 32. Wicomico County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 32–1305LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Festival” means the Wicomico County Wine Festival.
(b)
There is a Wicomico County Wine Festival (WCWF) 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:
(1)
manufactured and processed in any state; and
(2)
distributed in the State when the license application is filed.
(e)
The 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 shall:
(1)
choose one weekend, Friday through Sunday inclusive, each year for the Festival;
(2)
choose a location that is not already licensed; and
(3)
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)
Wine displayed and sold shall be:
(1)
invoiced to the license holder by a wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery; and
(2)
delivered to the Festival from the licensed premises of the wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery.
(i)
A holder of a wholesale, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery license may enter into an agreement with the holder of a WCWF license to:
(1)
deliver wine not earlier than 2 days before the effective date of the license; and
(2)
accept returns not later than 2 days after the expiration date of the license.
(j)
The license fee is $50 per day.
(k)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 32-1306 (2026)
Title 32. Wicomico County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 32–1306LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a beer tasting (BT) license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer and wine license or Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to allow on–premises consumption of beer.
(d)
(1)
An applicant for the license shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.
(2)
The Board may issue a license without a hearing.
(3)
If a license application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.
(4)
Renewal of the license may be made when the Class A beer and wine license or Class A beer, wine, and liquor license is renewed.
(e)
A license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 5 days before a beer tasting event.
(f)
The license holder may serve an individual a quantity of not more than 3 ounces of beer from each offering for tasting.
(g)
(1)
A maximum of six containers of beer may be open at one time at a beer tasting event.
(2)
Once opened, each container shall be marked that it is to be used for the beer tasting only.
(3)
Once empty, all containers shall be destroyed.
(h)
The days during which a beer tasting event is held may not exceed 50 in any period for which a license is in effect.
(i)
The annual license fee is $150.
(j)
(1)
The contents of a container may not be mixed with any other container.
(2)
Beer tasting may not be conducted from a drive–through window.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 32-1307 (2026)
Title 32. Wicomico County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 32–1307LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a wine tasting (WT) license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer and wine license or Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of wine.
(d)
(1)
An applicant for the license shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.
(2)
The Board may issue the license without a hearing.
(3)
If a license application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.
(4)
Renewal of the license may be made when the Class A beer and wine license or Class A beer, wine, and liquor license is renewed.
(e)
A license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 5 days before a wine tasting event.
(f)
The license holder may serve an individual a quantity of not more than 1 ounce of wine from each offering for tasting.
(g)
(1)
A maximum of six bottles of wine may be open at one time at a wine tasting event.
(2)
Once opened, each bottle shall be marked that it is to be used for the wine tasting event only.
(3)
Once empty, each bottle shall be destroyed.
(h)
The days during which a wine tasting event is held may not exceed 50 in any period for which a license is in effect.
(i)
The annual license fee is $150.
(j)
(1)
The contents of a bottle may not be mixed with that of any other bottle.
(2)
Wine tasting may not be conducted from a drive–through window.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 32-1308 (2026)
Title 32. Wicomico County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 32–1308LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a beer and wine tasting (BWT) license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer and wine license or Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of beer or wine.
(d)
(1)
An applicant for the license shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.
(2)
The Board may issue the license without a hearing.
(3)
If a license application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.
(4)
Renewal of the license may be made when the Class A beer and wine license or Class A beer, wine, and liquor license is renewed.
(e)
A license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 5 days before a beer and wine tasting event.
(f)
The license holder may serve an individual, for tasting, a quantity of not more than:
(1)
1 ounce of wine from each offering; or
(2)
3 ounces of beer from each offering.
(g)
(1)
A maximum of six bottles of wine and six containers of beer may be open at one time at a beer and wine tasting event.
(2)
Once opened, each bottle or container shall be marked that it is to be used for the beer and wine tasting event only.
(3)
Once empty, each bottle and container shall be destroyed.
(h)
The days during which beer and wine tasting events are held may not exceed 50 in any period for which the license is in effect.
(i)
The annual license fee is $250.
(j)
(1)
The contents of a bottle or container may not be mixed with that of any other bottle or container.
(2)
Beer and wine tasting may not be conducted from a drive–through window.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 32-1311 (2026)
Title 32. Wicomico County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 32–1311LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The fee for a Class C per diem beer license and a Class C per diem beer and wine license is $30 per day.
(b)
The fee for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is $45 per day.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 32-1312 (2026)
Title 32. Wicomico County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 32–1312LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may issue a Class C multiple event beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The license entitles the license holder to exercise any privilege conferred by the license at an entertainment event held by a fire department.
(c)
(1)
The license application shall be in the form that the Board provides.
(2)
The applicant shall sign the form.
(d)
A license holder:
(1)
may use only one multiple event license in a license year; and
(2)
may not use the license for more than 40 days in a calendar year.
(e)
The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 7 days before each day that the license is to be used.
(f)
A fire department is not prevented from obtaining a Class C per diem license under § 4–1202 of this article.
(g)
The annual fee for a license is:
(1)
$400 for not more than 10 days;
(2)
$800 for at least 11 but not more than 20 days;
(3)
$1,000 for at least 21 but not more than 30 days; and
(4)
$1,100 for at least 31 but not more than 40 days.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 32-1313 (2026)
Title 32. Wicomico County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 32–1313LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a basket of cheer permit.
(b)
The Board may issue the permit to a nonprofit organization, as defined by § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, that meets the requirements of this section.
(c)
The permit authorizes the permit holder to provide as a prize at a benefit performance a basket of cheer, consisting of:
(1)
for a holder of a Class C per diem beer and wine license, not more than:
(i)
288 ounces of beer; and
(2)
for a holder of a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license, not more than:
(i)
288 ounces of beer;
(d)
The alcoholic beverages contained in a basket of cheer shall be for off–premises consumption.
(e)
The permit fees are:
(1)
$30 per event for the holder of a Class C per diem beer and wine license; and
(2)
$45 per event for the holder of a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 32-1314 (2026)
Title 32. Wicomico County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 32–1314LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C per diem municipal to–go beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The license entitles the license holder to allow beer, wine, and liquor sold by a holder of a temporary to–go event permit under § 32–1104 of this title to enter a designated special event area described in the license for a period not exceeding 7 consecutive days.
(c)
The Board may issue the license to a municipality in the county.
(d)
The Board shall adopt regulations related to the issuance of and requirements for a license under this section, including regulations related to:
(1)
the designation of a special event area;
(2)
the hours of sale;
(3)
age verification requirements;
(4)
the use of specified to–go cups;
(5)
advertising, posting of notice, and public hearing requirements for the license and any associated temporary to–go event permit; and
(6)
public safety and event security requirements.
(e)
The fee for the license is $45 per day.