Maryland § 16-1308.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 16-1308.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-1308.1.
(a) There is a beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) tasting license.
(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) license.
(c) The license authorizes the license holder and the holder of a solicitor’s permit to allow the consumption of beer, wine, and liquor for tasting by a customer or an employee of the license holder if:
(1) the license holder is authorized to sell the beer, wine, and liquor; and
(2) the customer or the employee is not charged for the beer, wine, and liquor.
(d) The Board shall regulate:
(1) the quantity of beer served to each individual;
(2) the number of bottles or other containers of beer from which the quantity is served;
(3) the size of the beer bottles or other containers;
(4) the quantity of wine served to each individual; and
(5) the number of bottles of wine from which the quantity is served.
(e) An individual may consume liquor at a liquor tasting in a quantity of not more than:
(1) one–half ounce from each offering of liquor; and
(2) five offerings in 1 day.
(f) A license is valid during business hours.
(g) In addition to the cost of a BWL license, the annual license fee is $150.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 16-1308.1
What does Maryland Code § 16-1308.1 cover?
Section 16-1308.1 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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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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