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Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-138

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) There is a family beer and wine facility permit.

(b)(1) The permit authorizes the holder to establish a facility to produce family beer or wine by a consumer who:

(i) is of legal drinking age; but

(ii) does not have a license.

(2) The permit authorizes the holder to provide equipment, raw materials, and instructions to a consumer.

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, the permit holder may not engage in the production or manufacture of beer or wine.

(4) A permit authorizes the holder to engage in the production or manufacture of beer or wine for:

(i) testing equipment or recipes; and

(ii) sampling, provided that:

1. each patron has no more than five samples;

2. each sample does not exceed 2 ounces; and

3. each sample is consumed on the premises by an individual who has a nonrefundable contract to brew or ferment at the facility.

(c) Family beer and wine produced at a family beer and wine facility:

(1) shall be removed from the premises by the consumer; and

(2) may be used only for home consumption and the personal use of the consumer.

(d) The Executive Director may restrict the permit holder to the production of family-produced beer or family-produced wine.

(e) The permit fee is $400.

(f) The Executive Director may adopt regulations regarding any activity relating to the operation of the facility, including limits on the quantities of beer and wine produced and record keeping.

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