Maryland § 28-1306
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 28-1306, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-1306.
(a) There is a 1–day Class BWTS beer and wine tasting or sampling license.
(b) The Board may issue the license to:
(1) a holder of a current alcoholic beverages license; or
(2) a religious, fraternal, civic, veterans’, hospital, or charitable:
(i) club;
(ii) society;
(iii) association; or
(iv) organization.
(c) The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer or wine for tasting or sampling if:
(1) the beer or wine is given to consumers at no charge; and
(2) all consumption of the beer or wine occurs at the location of the license holder.
(d) The Board need not publish a license application before issuing the license.
(e) The Board may issue a license to a person not more than 12 times in a calendar year.
(f) An individual may consume beer or wine covered by the license in a quantity not exceeding:
(1) 1 ounce from each offering and 4 ounces from all offerings of wine in a day; and
(2) 2 ounces from each offering and 8 ounces from all offerings of beer in a day.
(g) At the end of the day for which the license is valid, the license holder shall dispose of any beer or wine that remains in a container opened for tasting or sampling.
(h) The license fee is $50.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 28-1306
What does Maryland Code § 28-1306 cover?
Section 28-1306 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 § 28-1306?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 28-1306" (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 § 28-1306 apply to my situation?
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