§ 8-404.2. Caroline County

   (a) Applicability. -- This section applies only in Caroline County.

(b) Licenses authorized. -- The Board of License Commissioners may issue a 1-day Class BWTS beer and wine (on-premises) tasting or sampling license.

(c) Other licenses of licensee. -- A Class BWTS license may be issued only to a holder of a current alcoholic beverages license or an organization that qualifies for a special Class C beer or Class C beer and wine license under § 7-101(b) of this article.

(d) Fee. -- The license fee is $ 50.

(e) Authority conferred. -- A Class BWTS license authorizes the holder to permit the consumption of wine or beer for tasting or sampling, if the alcoholic beverages are given to consumers at no charge.

(f) Restrictions on consumption. -- A person may consume wine or beer covered by a Class BWTS license in a quantity not exceeding:

   (1) 1 ounce from a single brand of wine, and 4 ounces from all brands in a single day; and

   (2) 3 ounces from a single brand of beer, and 8 ounces from all brands in a single day.

(g) Restrictions on consumption -- Premises of consumption. -- All consumption of alcoholic beverages shall occur on the licensed premises of the holder of the Class BWTS license.

(h) Granting of license. -- The Board of License Commissioners need not publish an application for a Class BWTS license before granting the license.

(i) Limitation of license. -- A Class BWTS license may not be granted to a person more than 26 times in a calendar year.

(j) Disposal of unconsumed beverages. -- At the end of the day for which a Class BWTS license is valid, the license holder shall dispose of unconsumed alcoholic beverages remaining in a container opened for tasting or sampling.

HISTORY: 2001, ch. 499; 2011, ch. 420.