Maryland Alcoholic Beverages Section 8-406

      (a)      This section applies only in Frederick County.

      (b)      A wine tasting (WT) license may only be issued to a holder of a Class A license.

      (c)      The annual license fee is $150.

      (d)      Applications for a WT license shall be made on forms supplied by the Board of License Commissioners. Renewals of the license may be made at the time the regular license is renewed. A license may be granted without a hearing. If application for a license is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.

      (e)      (1)      A WT licensee may not serve to any person for sampling or tasting purposes more than one ounce from each brand. A maximum of six bottles may be opened at any one time.

            (2)      A wine sampling or tasting event may not be held more than 15 days each licensing period.

            (3)      The licensee shall notify the Board in writing at least 5 days prior to each event.

            (4)      Once opened, each bottle used for the wine sampling or tasting event shall be marked that it is to be used for that purpose only.

            (5)      The contents of each bottle may not be mixed with any other bottle and all bottles shall be destroyed once they are empty.

      (f)      A WT license is for on-premises consumption only. Wine sampling or tasting may not be conducted from a drive-through window.