Maryland Code, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CANNABIS 2-138
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(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 Comptroller may restrict the permit holder to the production of family-produced beer or family-produced wine.
(e) The permit fee is $400.
(f) The Comptroller 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.