(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.
‹ Prev All Maryland sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.