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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 15.01.22.03" title_num="15" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="22" heading="Application for Exemption.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Time of Application.  A Class 4 Limited Winery License holder may submit a written application to the Secretary requesting a 1-year exemption from the requirement set forth in Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, §2-206(c)(2)(ii), Annotated Code of Maryland, that at least 51 percent of the ingredients used in the annual production of the license holder’s wine are Maryland-grown agricultural products.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Decision on Application.  Within 30 days after a completed exemption application is received pursuant to §A of this regulation, the Secretary shall issue a decision granting or denying the application.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Duration of Exemption. An exemption granted by the Secretary under this chapter shall be valid for 1 year following the date the application is granted by the Secretary.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>