Maryland § 4-1209

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-1209, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4-1209.

    (a)    A nonprofit organization may receive a wine permit for a fund–raising event by applying to the local licensing board for the jurisdiction in which the event is to be held.

    (b)    A permit authorizes the holder to:

        (1)    hold a fund–raising event on the federally bonded premises of a winery, provided the winery is operated under a Class 3 winery license or Class 4 limited winery license and holds a Class A light wine license; and

        (2)    purchase wine in sealed containers from the winery and sell the wine at the event in open containers at retail for consumption on the permit premises.

    (c)    The winery hosting the event shall cosign the permit.

    (d)    A winery may not host more than six events under this section per calendar year.

    (e)    The permit fee is $15.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-1209

What does Maryland Code § 4-1209 cover?

Section 4-1209 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.

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