Maryland § 15-1304
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-1304, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-1304.
(a) There is a 1–day beer, wine, and liquor tasting (BWLT) license.
(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a license or an organization that qualifies for a Class C per diem beer, a Class C per diem beer and wine, or a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c) (1) The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer, wine, or liquor for tasting if:
(i) the consumer is not charged for the beer, wine, or liquor; and
(ii) the beer, wine, or liquor is consumed on the licensed premises.
(2) The license may not be issued to a person more than 26 times in a calendar year.
(d) The Board need not publish a license application before granting the license.
(e) An individual may consume beer, wine, or liquor covered by the license in a quantity of not more than:
(1) 3 ounces from each offering of beer, and 9 ounces from all offerings in a day;
(2) 1 ounce from each offering of wine, and 4 ounces from all offerings in a day; and
(3) 0.5 ounce from each offering of liquor, and 2.5 ounces from all offerings in a day.
(f) At the end of the day for which the license is valid, the license holder shall dispose of beer, wine, or liquor that remains in a container that was opened for tasting.
(g) The license fee is $50.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-1304
What does Maryland Code § 15-1304 cover?
Section 15-1304 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 15-1304?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 15-1304" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 15-1304 apply to my situation?
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