Maryland Alcoholic Beverages Section 8-408

      (a)      In Howard County, the Board of License Commissioners may issue a WS (wine sampling) license to bona fide nonprofit organizations.

      (b)      The WS license permits the consumption of wine only for tasting or sampling purposes on Class B licensed premises with authorization of the licensee or on nonlicensed premises.

      (c)      The licensee may not serve more than 2 ounces from each given brand to any one person.

      (d)      The bona fide nonprofit organization shall apply for a WS license at least 15 days prior to the day on which the license will be used.

      (e)      The Board of License Commissioners may not issue more than 12 WS licenses to any 1 bona fide nonprofit organization in any given license year.

      (f)      The cost of the WS license is $15 per day.

      (g)      The WS license shall permit the applicant to carry wine onto the premises for wine sampling purposes with the authorization of the owner or licensee of a Class B license.