Maryland Alcoholic Beverages Section 8-407

      (a)      In Harford County, subject to the provisions of subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the Liquor Control Board may issue:

            (1)      A CWBT license to holders of a Class A1 BWL license; and

            (2)      A WBT license to holders of a Class A BW license.

      (b)      (1)      The CWBT license permits the on-premises consumption of cordials, wine, beer, and liquor for tasting or sampling purposes only.

            (2)      The WBT license permits the on-premises consumption of wine and beer for tasting or sampling purposes only.

      (c)      (1)      The holder of a Class A1 BWL license may apply for and the Liquor Control Board may issue a CWBT license that is effective for a maximum of:

                  (i)      Any 26 days in a licensing period;

                  (ii)      Any 52 days in a licensing period; or

                  (iii)      365 days in a licensing period.

            (2)      The fees for a CWBT license under this subsection are:

                  (i)      For a license that is effective for any 26 days in a licensing period, $125;

                  (ii)      For a license that is effective for any 52 days in a licensing period, $200; and

                  (iii)      For a license that is effective for 365 days in a licensing period, $400.

      (d)      (1)      The holder of a Class A BW license may apply for and the Liquor Control Board may issue a WBT license that is effective for a maximum of:

                  (i)      Any 26 days in a licensing period;

                  (ii)      Any 52 days in a licensing period; or

                  (iii)      365 days in a licensing period.

            (2)      The fees for a WBT license under this subsection are:

                  (i)      For a license that is effective for any 26 days in a licensing period, $100;

                  (ii)      For a license that is effective for any 52 days in a licensing period, $150; and

                  (iii)      For a license that is effective for 365 days in a licensing period, $225.

      (e)      A licensee that is issued a CWBT or a WBT license under this section for any 26 days in a licensing period or any 52 days in a licensing period shall notify the Liquor Control Board at least 7 days prior to exercising the provisions of the tasting or sampling license, of the licensee's intent to have a tasting or sampling.

      (f)      Tasting and sampling servings per person are limited to:

            (1)      1 ounce of each given brand of beer or wine;

            (2)      One-half ounce of each given brand of cordial; and

            (3)      One-half ounce of each brand of any other alcoholic beverage.

      (g)      The Liquor Control Board may adopt regulations providing additional requirements to implement this subsection.