Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class L Permit

SB 718 creates a new "Class L" permit in Frederick County for alcohol manufacturers. It allows businesses with a manufacturer's license and either a Class DBR brewery license or Class DDS distillery permit to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass for on-premises consumption. The permit includes specific tasting limits (e.g., 6 ounces of beer or wine per visit, 1.5 ounces of liquor), requires compliance with alcohol awareness training, and carries a $250 annual fee. The bill modifies Maryland's alcohol laws to establish this permit type, effective July 1, 2026.