Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges
Section 20-1102.1 - Beer and Wine Consumption Permit -- On-Premises Consumption -- Application -- Limit on Consumption -- Annual Fee

(a)    There is a beer and wine consumption (BWC) permit.
    (b)    The Board may issue the permit to the holder of a Class A license.
    (c)    The permit authorizes the holder to allow for on–premises consumption of beer and wine.
    (d)    (1)    An applicant for the permit shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.
        (2)    The Board may issue the permit without a public hearing.
        (3)    If an initial permit application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.
        (4)    Renewal of the permit may be made when the license holder’s Class A license is renewed.
    (e)    An individual may consume beer or wine covered by the permit in a quantity not exceeding:
        (1)    12 total ounces of beer; or
        (2)    6 total ounces of wine.
    (f)    (1)    The permit authorizes the consumption of beer and wine only on the licensed premises of the holder.
        (2)    The permit holder may not allow an open container to be taken from the licensed premises.
        (3)    The permit holder may not serve open alcoholic beverages from a drive–through window.
    (g)    The annual permit fee is $200.

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