Plain Text Law

§ 6–308

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 6-308 (2026)
Title 6. Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties
Subtitle 3. Prohibited Acts

§ 6–308Copy Citation

(a)
This section does not apply to a Class 4 limited winery that brings wine or pomace brandy manufactured on its licensed premises onto a retail licensed premises if:
(1)
the wine or pomace brandy is being provided for a promotional activity conducted by the limited winery, a retail license holder, an alcoholic beverages trade association, or a nonprofit organization;
(2)
a representative of the limited winery or a trade association representing Maryland wineries is present at all times during the promotional activity;
(3)
the limited winery or winery trade association complies with any regulations that the Executive Director adopts relating to on–premises promotions and product sampling;
(4)
the limited winery or winery trade association has advance written permission of the retail license holder to bring wine products on the retail licensed premises for the promotional activity; and
(5)
all unopened or partially consumed containers of wine and pomace brandy are removed from the retail licensed premises at the end of the promotional activity.
(b)
A license holder may not allow an individual to consume on the licensed premises an alcoholic beverage that is:
(1)
not purchased on the premises from the license holder; and
(2)
not otherwise allowed by this article to be consumed on the premises.