Maryland § 31-1307
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 31-1307, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-1307.
(a) There is a beer tasting (BT) license.
(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of any class of beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c) The license authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of multiple varieties of beer from a single brand owner for tasting if the consumer is not charged.
(d) A license holder may serve not more than 2 ounces of a single offering to a single consumer.
(e) The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 10 days before a beer tasting event.
(f) (1) A maximum of four bottles of beer may be open at any one time at a beer tasting event.
(2) After a bottle is opened:
(i) the contents of the bottle may not be mixed with that of any other bottle; and
(ii) the bottle shall be destroyed when empty.
(g) (1) The license may be used for a maximum of:
(i) 12 days in a licensing year for a 12–tasting license; and
(ii) 24 days in a licensing year for a 24–tasting license.
(2) A beer tasting may not last longer than 4 hours.
(h) The annual license fees are:
(1) $100 for a 12–tasting license; and
(2) $200 for a 24–tasting license.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 31-1307
What does Maryland Code § 31-1307 cover?
Section 31-1307 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 § 31-1307?
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