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MD SB636

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Frederick County Senators

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the "beer and wine consumption (BWC) permit" to "beer and wine tasting (BWT) permit" and the "beer, wine, and liquor consumption (BWLC) permit" to "beer, wine, and liquor tasting (BWLT) permit" in Frederick County

  • Sets tasting limits at 12 total ounces of beer, 6 total ounces of wine, or 1.5 total ounces of liquor per individual, eliminating the previous option for three smaller sample servings

  • Grants the Board authority to regulate the quantity of alcoholic beverages served and the number of bottles or containers from which tastings are poured

  • Permits are available to Class A license holders with annual fees of $200 for beer/wine tasting and $400 for beer/wine/liquor tasting

  • Effective July 1, 2025; approved by Governor Wes Moore on May 20, 2025

Legislative Description

Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Tasting Permits

Frederick County

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 825

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Matters3/7/2025
Finance1/29/2025

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