Maryland § 2-205
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-205, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-205.
(a) There is a Class 3 winery license.
(b) A license holder may:
(1) establish and operate a plant for fermenting and bottling wine at the location described in the license;
(2) import bulk wine from the holder of a nonresident dealer’s permit;
(3) sell and deliver wine to:
(i) a holder of a wholesaler’s license;
(ii) a holder of a permit that is authorized to acquire wine; and
(iii) a person outside the State that is authorized to acquire wine;
(4) subject to subsection (c) of this section, sell at retail wine made at the plant from products grown in the State to an individual participating in a guided tour of the plant; and
(5) serve, at no charge, not more than 6 ounces of wine made at the plant to an individual who has attained the legal drinking age and is participating in a guided tour of the plant.
(c) An individual may purchase wine under subsection (b)(4) of this section if the individual has attained the legal drinking age.
(d) The license holder shall report to the Executive Director annually on a form provided by the Executive Director on:
(1) the amount of alcoholic beverages produced under the license;
(2) the amount of alcoholic beverages sold for off–premises consumption; and
(3) the amount of alcoholic beverages served for on–premises consumption.
(e) Except as otherwise provided by law, the license holder may not sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption to a person who intends to resell the alcoholic beverages.
(f) The annual license fee:
(1) shall be determined by the Executive Director; and
(2) may not exceed $750.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-205
What does Maryland Code § 2-205 cover?
Section 2-205 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 § 2-205?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 2-205 apply to my situation?
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