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Read. Follow. Verify.Frederick County establishes Class L permit allowing breweries and distilleries to sell alcohol by the glass and offer tastings
Last action · February 11, 2026: Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.Sponsor: Bill Folden
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What This Bill Would Do
Frederick County creates a new Class L beer, wine, and liquor permit for eligible local manufacturers, allowing them to sell drinks by the glass and provide limited tastings for starting July 1, 2026.
Local breweries and distilleries holding specific manufacturing licenses gain the option to apply for an annual $250 permit that expands their on-site sales and tasting offerings under set quantity limits.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Holders of a manufacturer's license with Class DBR brewery or Class DDS distillery permits
Eligible manufacturers in Frederick County can apply for the Class L permit to sell drinks by the glass and provide tastings for an annual fee of $250.
Board of License Commissioners for Frederick County
The board is authorized to issue the new permits, enforce compliance, and adopt regulations to carry out the section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for the new Class L permit?
What are the limits on free tastings under the Class L permit?
How much does the Class L permit cost?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
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Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 11, 2026SenateHearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
- Feb 6, 2026SenateIntroducedFirst Reading Finance
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