Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. & Cannabis § 20-1102.1
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Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2022
(a) There is a beer and wine consumption (BWC) permit.
(a) There is a beer and wine tasting (BWT) permit.
(b) The Board may issue the permit to the holder of a Class A license.
(b) The Board may issue the permit to the holder of a Class A license.
(c) The permit authorizes the holder to allow for on–premises consumption of beer and wine.
(c) The permit authorizes the holder to allow for on–premises tasting of beer and wine.
(d) (1) An applicant for the permit shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.
(d) (1) An applicant for the permit shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.
(2) The Board may issue the permit without a public hearing.
(2) The Board may issue the permit without a public hearing.
(3) If an initial permit application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.
(3) If an initial permit application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.
(4) Renewal of the permit may be made when the license holder’s Class A license is renewed.
(4) Renewal of the permit may be made when the license holder’s Class A license is renewed.
(e) An individual may consume beer or wine covered by the permit in a quantity not exceeding: (1) 12 total ounces of beer; or (2) 6 total ounces of wine.
(e) An individual may taste beer or wine covered by the permit in a quantity not exceeding: (1) 12 total ounces of beer; or (2) 6 total ounces of wine.
(f) The Board shall regulate:
(1) the quantity of beer and wine served to an individual; and
(2) the number of bottles or other containers from which the quantity is served.
(g) (1) The permit authorizes the tasting of beer and wine only on the licensed premises of the holder.
(2) The permit holder may not allow an open container to be taken from the licensed premises.
(2) The permit holder may not allow an open container to be taken from the licensed premises.
(3) The permit holder may not serve open alcoholic beverages from a drive–through window.
(3) The permit holder may not serve open alcoholic beverages from a drive–through window.
(h) The annual permit fee is $200.
Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.