Maryland § 2-136
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-136, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-136.
(a) There is a retail off–site permit.
(b) (1) The Executive Director may issue the permit to a holder of a license issued by a local licensing board:
(i) that allows the license holder to sell alcoholic beverages to the public for off–premises consumption; and
(ii) other than a chain store.
(2) The holder of a permit shall notify the local licensing board of the jurisdiction in which the off–site event will be held that the permit has been issued.
(c) (1) A permit may be used only:
(i) at not more than three farmers’ markets in the jurisdiction in which the local license has been issued, that are listed in the farmers’ market directory of the Maryland Department of Agriculture;
(ii) on invitation by a holder of a nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival permit, at the location of the permit, if the festival is located in the jurisdiction in which the local license has been issued or in an adjoining jurisdiction; and
(iii) during the hours of operation of the farmers’ market or the nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival.
(2) A permit authorizes the holder to:
(i) at a farmers’ market, offer and sell beer, wine, and liquor produced by State–licensed manufacturers to consumers for consumption off the licensed premises;
(ii) at a nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival, offer and sell beer, wine, and liquor to consumers for consumption on and off the licensed premises; and
(iii) provide at no charge samples of:
1. beer, not to exceed 4 fluid ounces;
2. wine, not to exceed 1 fluid ounce; and
3. liquor, not to exceed four samples that do not exceed one–quarter of 1 fluid ounce.
(d) The fee is $100.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-136
What does Maryland Code § 2-136 cover?
Section 2-136 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 § 2-136?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 2-136" (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 § 2-136 apply to my situation?
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