Maryland § 14-1304

§ 14-1304.

    (a)    There is a beer or wine festival (BWF) license.

    (b)    The Board may issue the license to:

        (1)    a holder of:

            (i)    a retail license authorizing the sale of beer or wine;

            (ii)    a Class 3 winery license;

            (iii)    a Class 4 limited winery license;

            (iv)    a Class 5 brewery license;

            (v)    a Class 7 micro–brewery license; or

            (vi)    a Class 8 farm brewery license; or

        (2)    a nonprofit organization.

    (c)    The primary purpose of the license is to authorize the holder to display and sell beer that is brewed in the State or wine that is manufactured and processed in the State.

    (d)    A license holder shall display and sell beer or wine:

        (1)    at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and

        (2)    during the hours and days designated for the beer or wine festival.

    (e)    The Board:

        (1)    may approve up to 4 weekends for beer or wine festivals per applicant each year; and

        (2)    shall approve the location for a festival.

    (f)    The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.

    (g)    The license fee is $15.

    (h)    The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.