Bill > SB839

This bill modifies alcoholic beverage licensing regulations specifically for Dorchester County, Maryland, expanding beer, wine, and liquor tasting permissions for Class A license holders. The legislation allows Class A license holders to conduct tastings of beer, wine, and liquor on their premises, with strict consumption limits. An individual may now consume up to 0.5 ounces of liquor from each offering and a maximum of 1.5 ounces of liquor total in one day, in addition to existing beer and wine tasting limits. License holders must notify the Board in writing at least 7 days before a tasting event and are required to dispose of any opened containers properly at the end of the day. The bill establishes two license fee tiers: $150 for up to 15 tastings per year and $250 for up to 30 tastings per year. Importantly, license holders can only conduct tastings of alcoholic beverages they are authorized to sell under their specific Class A license. The law will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing clear guidelines for alcohol tastings in Dorchester County.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0839?ys=2025RS