Dorchester County – Alcoholic Beverages – Beer, Wine, and Liquor Tasting License

SB 839 allows Dorchester County businesses with Class A alcohol licenses (e.g., bars, restaurants) to offer limited liquor tastings alongside beer and wine, under specific rules. It creates a new "BWLT" license requiring written event notice 7 days in advance, with strict limits: no more than 0.5 ounces per liquor sample and 1.5 ounces total per person daily. The license fee is $150 for up to 15 annual tastings or $250 for up to 30, and businesses must dispose of leftover tasting liquor properly. This bill only applies to Dorchester County and modifies local licensing rules for alcohol service.