Maryland § 31-1309
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 31-1309, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-1309.
(a) There is a liquor tasting license (LTL).
(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:
(1) the on–premises consumption of liquor for tasting; and
(2) a wholesaler or supplier to present various liquors from a single brand owner.
(d) The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 10 days before a tasting event.
(e) A license holder may not serve more than 1 ounce of a single liquor to a single individual.
(f) (1) A maximum of four bottles may be open at any one time at a liquor tasting event.
(2) After a bottle of liquor is opened for a tasting event:
(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) A license holder may not charge for the liquor tasting.
(h) The license may be used for a maximum of:
(1) 12 days in a licensing year for a 12–tasting license; and
(2) 24 days in a licensing year for a 24–tasting license.
(i) A single tasting event may not exceed 4 hours.
(j) The annual license fees are:
(1) $300 for a 12–tasting license; and
(2) $500 for a 24–tasting license.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 31-1309
What does Maryland Code § 31-1309 cover?
Section 31-1309 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 § 31-1309?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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