Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis, Title 2

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis, Title 2
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Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-102

(a) A person shall apply to the Executive Director for a permit under this subtitle on the form the Executive Director provides. (b) The Executive Director shall adopt regulations for permits under this subtitle regarding: (1) the procedure for issuing permits; (2) the purchase of alcoholic beverages; and (3) the exercise of the privileges granted under each type of permit.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-103

(a) On receipt of an application, the Executive Director shall order an investigation of: (1) the applicant; (2) the business to be operated; and (3) the statements presented in the permit application. (b) On completion of the investigation, the Executive Director shall deny the permit application if in the judgment of the Executive Director: (1) the applicant: (i) is not fit to receive the permit; (ii) made a material false statement in the application; or (iii) committed fraud in connection with the application; or (2) there are other reasons that the permit should not be issued. (c) If the Executive Director does not find cause to deny the permit, the Executive Director shall approve the application and issue the permit.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-107

A license or permit is not required for the manufacture of family wine, beer, or cider that is: (1) exclusively for home consumption, competition, or use in a licensed national family wine exhibition; and (2) not for sale.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-111

(a) There is a bulk transfer permit. (b) The Executive Director may issue the permit to a person: (1) whose alcoholic beverage license has expired or otherwise been discontinued; and (2) who applies for a permit within 60 days after the last day on which the license was effective. (c) (1) The permit authorizes the holder, with or without consideration, to transfer to a license holder the alcoholic beverages stock on hand on the day of the transfer by sale, gift, inheritance, assignment, or otherwise. (2) The transfer of the alcoholic beverages stock to the license holder shall be completed in the period covered by the permit. (d) (1) The permit: (i) covers only a specific transaction; and (ii) expires 10 days after it is issued. (2) If the permit holder shows an undue burden, the Executive Director may grant a reasonable extension of the permit. (e) The permit fee is $200.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-112

(a) There is a change of domicile permit. (b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the permit authorizes the holder, when changing domicile to the State, to transport into the State the permit holder’s private stock of alcoholic beverages for personal consumption. (c) The permit holder may not transport into the State the permit holder’s private stock of alcoholic beverages for personal consumption unless the taxes imposed under § 5–102 of the Tax – General Article have been paid. (d) The permit fee: (1) is $5; and (2) covers only a specific transaction.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-113

(a) There is an individual storage permit. (b) The permit authorizes the holder to establish a warehouse to store alcoholic beverages in which title to the alcoholic beverages is vested in the permit holder. (c) In Anne Arundel County and Baltimore County, a retailer is required to have written approval from the Board of License Commissioners before applying to the Executive Director for the permit. (d) The permit fee is $50.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-114

(a) There is an individual transportation permit. (b) The permit authorizes the holder to transport the permit holder’s private stock of alcoholic beverages from or en route through the State without payment of excise taxes imposed under § 5–102 of the Tax – General Article if the alcoholic beverages are not for use or delivery in the State. (c) (1) The Executive Director shall provide a means of identification for each vehicle authorized under the permit. (2) The identification shall be kept in or on the vehicle at all times when the vehicle transports alcoholic beverages. (d) (1) The permit fee is $10. (2) The fee for the vehicle identification required under subsection (c) of this section is $10 for each vehicle.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-115

(a) There is a nonresident storage permit. (b) The Executive Director may issue the permit to a nonresident dealer permit holder. (c) The permit authorizes the holder to store alcoholic beverages in a licensed public storage warehouse in the State for subsequent shipment to: (1) a holder of a wholesaler’s license; (2) a holder of a manufacturer’s license; or (3) a person outside the State. (d) The permit holder may not ship alcoholic beverages unless: (1) the invoice for the shipment originates from the out–of–state permit address of the permit holder; and (2) the holder: (i) ships the alcoholic beverages from the public storage warehouse in the State to the purchaser; and (ii) concurrently transmits the invoice to the purchaser. (e) (1) Each month the permit holder shall file a report of its storage and shipping activities with the Executive Director. (2) The report shall be filed in the manner and on the form that the Executive Director provides. (f) The permit fee is $500.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-116

(a) There is a private bulk sales permit. (b) The Executive Director may issue the permit to an individual who: (1) is at least 21 years old; (2) is a resident of the State; (3) files with the Executive Director an inventory of all alcoholic beverages to be sold; and (4) certifies that all alcoholic beverages to be sold: (i) have been acquired legally and transported into the State in accordance with this article; and (ii) are owned by the individual at the time of application. (c) The permit authorizes the holder to sell the permit holder’s private stock of alcoholic beverages to a person in accordance with this section. (d) A sale under the permit may: (1) be made by: (i) the permit holder; or (ii) an unlicensed agent or auction company acting on behalf of the permit holder; (2) take place on: (i) a premises not licensed under this article; or (ii) a private room of an on–sale retail license holder; and (3) be made to: (i) a State resident who is at least 21 years old; (ii) a retail dealer who holds the proper class of license; or (iii) a person outside the State, if the person may ship alcoholic beverages purchased under the permit to the person’s home state or state of ultimate destination. (e) (1) A permit expires 60 days after it is issued. (2) A person may not be issued more than two permits in a calendar year. (f) The permit fee: (1) is $25; and (2) covers the sale of a specific inventory of alcoholic beverages. (g) The Executive Director may adopt regulations regarding any activity relating to the permit, including record–keeping and reporting requirements.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-118

(a) There is a public storage and transportation permit. (b) (1) The permit authorizes the holder to operate a warehouse to: (i) store alcoholic beverages for the accounts of other persons; and (ii) transport alcoholic beverages for the accounts of other persons into, in, or out of the State. (2) The permit holder may use the permit for storage or transportation. (c) (1) The Executive Director shall provide a means of identification for each vehicle authorized under the permit. (2) The identification shall be kept in or on the vehicle at all times when the vehicle transports alcoholic beverages. (d) (1) The permit fee is $200. (2) The fee for the vehicle identification required under subsection (c) of this section is $10 for each vehicle. (e) A license holder or permit holder is not required to have the permit to deliver alcoholic beverages that the license holder or permit holder may otherwise acquire, store, sell, or use.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-119

(a) There is a public transportation permit. (b) The permit authorizes the holder to operate a warehouse to transport alcoholic beverages for the accounts of other persons into, in, or out of the State. (c) (1) The Executive Director shall provide a means of identification for each vehicle authorized under the permit. (2) The identification shall be kept in or on the vehicle at all times when the vehicle transports alcoholic beverages. (d) (1) The permit fee is $75. (2) The fee for the vehicle identification required under subsection (c) of this section is $10 for each vehicle. (e) A license holder or permit holder is not required to have the permit to deliver alcoholic beverages that the license holder or permit holder may otherwise acquire, store, sell, or use.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-123

(a) There is an import–export permit. (b) (1) The permit authorizes the holder to import alcoholic beverages into the State for storage in public warehouses for subsequent shipment outside the State. (2) The permit holder may not import alcoholic beverages into the State for sale, consignment, or delivery to a person in the State. (c) A person is not required to have the permit if the alcoholic beverages are: (1) not for sale, consignment, or delivery to a person in the State; (2) stored in a warehouse subject to a public bond; and (3) subject to a customs bond. (d) The permit fee is $75.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-124

(a) There is a nonresident dealer’s permit. (b) The Executive Director may issue the permit to: (1) a bottler, brewer, distiller, manufacturer, rectifier, vintner, or winery; (2) a sales agent of a person described in item (1) of this subsection, on presentation of proof of the sales agency relationship to the Executive Director; (3) an importer of beer, wine, or distilled spirits produced outside the United States that purchases directly from the brand owner or from a sales agent of a person described in item (1) of this subsection that: (i) is authorized by the brand owner to sell in the State; and (ii) provides proof of the sales agency relationship to the Executive Director; or (4) an American sales agent of an importer described in item (3) of this subsection, on presentation of proof of the sales agency relationship to the Executive Director. (c) The Executive Director may not issue the permit to a person that: (1) is a holder of a wholesaler’s license or retail license; (2) has an interest in a wholesaler licensed under this article; or (3) has an interest in any retail license holder. (d) The permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, or distilled spirits to license holders authorized to receive the beverages. (e) The permit holder may sell, consign, or deliver from a location outside the State to a person in the State that is authorized to receive them those beers, wines, or distilled spirits that the permit holder: (1) bottles, distills, imports, manufactures, produces, or rectifies from outside the United States; or (2) represents as the designated sales agent. (f) A person who is a bottler, a brewer, a distiller, an importer, a manufacturer, a rectifier, a vintner, or a winery or the designated agent of the person may not discriminate directly or indirectly in price between license holders. (g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the permit holder may continue to sell, consign, or deliver a brand of beer in the State from outside the State: (1) to a person in the State who may receive the beer under this article; and (2) until the person who is the brewer or importer of that brand of beer or the person’s designated sales agent preempts the sales territory by appointing a franchise license holder in accordance with the Beer Franchise Fair Dealing Act under Title 5, Subtitle 1 of this article. (h) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, a permit is not required to make direct sales and shipments to a wholesaler in the State from a location outside the continental limits and possessions of the United States. (i) The permit fee is $200.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-125

(a) There is a resident dealer’s permit. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Executive Director may issue the permit to: (i) an importer of beer, wine, or distilled spirits produced outside the United States that: 1. purchases directly from the brand owner or from a sales agent of a bottler, brewer, distiller, manufacturer, rectifier, vintner, or winery; 2. is authorized by the brand owner to sell in the State; and 3. provides proof of the sales agency relationship to the Executive Director; or (ii) an American sales agent of an importer under item (i) of this paragraph, on presentation of proof of the sales agency relationship to the Executive Director. (2) An individual applicant, an applicant qualifying as a resident applicant for a corporation, or each applicant for a partnership is not eligible for the permit unless the individual is a resident of the State at the time the application is filed and remains a resident for the duration of time the permit is in effect. (c) The Executive Director may not issue the permit to a person that: (1) is a holder of a wholesaler’s license or retail license; (2) has an interest in a wholesaler licensed under this article; or (3) has an interest in any retail license holder. (d) The permit authorizes the holder to sell alcoholic beverages to: (1) a holder of a wholesaler’s license; or (2) a person outside the State that the Executive Director authorizes to acquire the alcoholic beverages. (e) The permit holder may not own or operate a warehouse in the State. (f) The permit fee is $200.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-126

(a) There is a solicitor’s permit. (b) The permit holder may be a resident or a nonresident of the State. (c) The permit authorizes the holder to promote, sell, or offer for sale beer, wine, or distilled spirits to holders of manufacturer’s, wholesaler’s, or retail licenses. (d) (1) The permit holder: (i) may not contact consumers; and (ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, may not sell, promote, or offer for sale alcoholic beverages to retail dealers, if employed by a resident dealer or a nonresident dealer. (2) The prohibition under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection does not apply if the account is for a State wholesaler or manufacturer that is a distributor for the products of the employer of the permit holder. (e) The permit fee is $50.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-130

(a) There is a manufacturer off–site permit. (b) The Executive Director may issue the permit to a holder of any of the following licenses who meets the requirements of this section: (1) Class 1 distillery license; (2) Class 3 winery license; (3) Class 4 limited winery license; (4) Class 5 brewery license; (5) Class 7 micro–brewery license; (6) Class 8 farm brewery license; or (7) Class 9 limited distillery license. (c) (1) During an event listed in subsection (e) of this section, the permit holder may: (i) provide samples and sell products to a consumer that are manufactured by the permit holder under the permit holder’s license; (ii) provide to a consumer a sample that may not exceed: 1. 1 fluid ounce for each offering of wine; 2. 1 fluid ounce for each offering of beer; or 3. 0.25 fluid ounce for each offering of liquor; (iii) sell to a consumer for on–premises consumption; and (iv) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, sell to a consumer for off–premises consumption. (2) The holder of a Class 5 brewery license, a Class 7 micro–brewery license, or a Class 8 farm brewery license may sell to each consumer at an approved off–site permitted event under the permit up to 288 ounces of beer for off–premises consumption. (d) The permit holder shall have present at least one individual who is certified by an approved alcohol awareness program while providing samples or selling an alcoholic beverage during an event. (e) The permit may be used: (1) at the following events: (i) a county agricultural fair; (ii) the Maryland State Agricultural Fair; (iii) a farmer’s market that is listed on the Farmer’s Market Directory of the Maryland Department of Agriculture; and (iv) a nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival under § 2–131 of this subtitle; and (2) for not more than 32 additional events in 1 year that have an activity: (i) that has a primary purpose other than the sale and promotion of alcoholic beverages; or (ii) for which the participation of the permit holder is secondary. (f) The permit may not be used for more than nine events in 1 year at any individual location. (g) An applicant for a permit shall complete an application on a form that the Executive Director authorizes. (h) The permit holder shall notify the Executive Director of the permit holder’s intention to attend an event within a period of time that the Executive Director determines on the form that the Executive Director authorizes. (i) The Executive Director may adopt regulations to require the permit holder to notify the local licensing board of the jurisdiction where the event is being held of the permit holder’s intention to attend the event. (j) The annual permit fee is $100.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-131

(a) In this section, “off–site permit” includes: (1) a manufacturer off–site permit; and (2) a retail off–site permit. (b) There is a nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival permit. (c) The Executive Director may issue the permit to a nonprofit organization, as defined by § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, that meets the requirements of this section. (d) (1) The permit authorizes the permit holder to: (i) conduct a nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival for at least 1 day and not more than 3 consecutive days; (ii) purchase beer, wine, and liquor at wholesale to: 1. provide to a consumer a sample that may not exceed: A. for beer, 4 fluid ounces for each offering; B. for wine, 1 fluid ounce for each offering; and C. for liquor, four samples of one–quarter of 1 fluid ounce for each offering; and 2. sell to a consumer beer, wine, and liquor for on– and off–premises consumption; and (iii) contract with a holder of a retail off–site permit to operate a sampling and sales area. (2) The permit holder shall provide space at a nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival for holders of off–site permits. (3) A holder of an off–site permit that attends a nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival may provide beer, wine, and liquor to a consumer in the same manner as the holder of the nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival permit. (4) The permit holder may provide or sell at the nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival only alcoholic beverages provided by the permit holder or a holder of an off–site permit that is in attendance. (e) At all times during the nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival, the permit holder shall have present at least two agents, one of whom may be the permit holder, who are certified by an approved alcohol awareness program. (f) (1) Not less than 30 days before the nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival, a person shall submit an application to the Executive Director. (2) The application shall: (i) be on a form that the Executive Director provides; (ii) state that the primary purpose of the nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival is to promote Maryland beer, wine, and liquor; (iii) provide details of the nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival, including the location, dates, and times of operation; and (iv) include appropriate evidence that the applicant has been given permission by the owner of the property where the nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival is to be held. (g) Not less than 15 days before the nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival, the permit holder shall provide the Executive Director with a list of off–site permit holders that will attend. (h) The permit fee is: (1) $100, to promote a single product category; (2) $150, to promote two product categories; and (3) $200, to promote three product categories.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-132

(a) There is a nonresident brewery permit. (b) The Executive Director may issue the permit to a person that: (1) is licensed outside the State to engage in the manufacture of beer; (2) produces in the aggregate from all of its locations not more than 22,500 barrels of beer annually; and (3) does not hold a nonresident dealer’s permit. (c) (1) The permit authorizes the permit holder to sell and deliver not more than 3,000 barrels of the permit holder’s own beer annually from a location outside the State to a retail license holder or permit holder in the State authorized to acquire the beer. (2) The permit holder shall comply with all the requirements of this article, the Tax – General Article, and the regulations of the Comptroller or Executive Director that apply to a holder of a Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license. (d) The annual permit fee is $50.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-132.1

§2–132.1. (a) There is a nonresident distillery permit. (b) The Executive Director may issue the permit to a person that: (1) is licensed outside the State to engage in the manufacture of liquor; (2) produces in the aggregate from all of its locations not more than 100,000 gallons of liquor annually; and (3) does not hold a nonresident dealer’s permit. (c) (1) The permit authorizes the permit holder to sell and deliver the permit holder’s own liquor from a location outside the State to a retail license holder or permit holder in the State authorized to acquire the liquor. (2) The permit holder shall comply with all the requirements of this article, the Tax – General Article, and the regulations of the Comptroller or Executive Director that apply to a holder of a Class 8 limited liquor wholesaler’s license. (d) The annual permit fee is $100.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-135

(a) There is a nonresident winery permit. (b) The Executive Director may issue the permit to a person that: (1) is licensed outside the State to engage in the manufacture of wine; (2) produces not more than 27,500 gallons of its own wine annually; and (3) does not hold a nonresident dealer’s permit under § 2–124 of this subtitle. (c) The permit authorizes the holder to sell and deliver its own wine from a location outside the State to a holder of a permit or retail license in the State authorized to acquire the wine. (d) The permit holder shall comply with requirements that apply to a holder of a Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license under: (1) this article; (2) the Tax – General Article; and (3) the regulations of the Comptroller or the Executive Director. (e) The permit fee is $50.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-136

(a) There is a retail off–site permit. (b) (1) The Executive Director may issue the permit to a holder of a license issued by a local licensing board: (i) that allows the license holder to sell alcoholic beverages to the public for off–premises consumption; and (ii) other than a chain store. (2) The holder of a permit shall notify the local licensing board of the jurisdiction in which the off–site event will be held that the permit has been issued. (c) (1) A permit may be used only: (i) at not more than three farmers’ markets in the jurisdiction in which the local license has been issued, that are listed in the farmers’ market directory of the Maryland Department of Agriculture; (ii) on invitation by a holder of a nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival permit, at the location of the permit, if the festival is located in the jurisdiction in which the local license has been issued or in an adjoining jurisdiction; and (iii) during the hours of operation of the farmers’ market or the nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival. (2) A permit authorizes the holder to: (i) at a farmers’ market, offer and sell beer, wine, and liquor produced by State–licensed manufacturers to consumers for consumption off the licensed premises; (ii) at a nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival, offer and sell beer, wine, and liquor to consumers for consumption on and off the licensed premises; and (iii) provide at no charge samples of: 1. beer, not to exceed 4 fluid ounces; 2. wine, not to exceed 1 fluid ounce; and 3. liquor, not to exceed four samples that do not exceed one–quarter of 1 fluid ounce. (d) The fee is $100.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-137

(a) (1) In this section, “charitable organization” means an organization that: (i) is a benevolent, educational, philanthropic, humane, patriotic, religious, or eleemosynary organization that solicits or obtains contributions solicited from the public for charitable or benevolent purposes; and (ii) is registered with the Secretary of State in accordance with Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the Business Regulation Article. (2) “Charitable organization” includes an office, a branch, a chapter, or a similar affiliated entity that has its principal place of business outside the State. (3) “Charitable organization” does not include: (i) a political party, political committee, or political club; (ii) a unit of the State government or a political subdivision of the State; (iii) a fraternal organization; (iv) a fire company; (v) a rescue or ambulance squad; or (vi) a police force or other law enforcement organization. (b) There is a charity wine auction permit. (c) The Executive Director may issue the permit to a charitable organization. (d) The permit authorizes the holder to sell wine at public or private auction to a consumer through the solicitation and acceptance of bids. (e) The permit is valid for 1 day. (f) The permit may be granted for: (1) an unlicensed premises; or (2) a Class B, Class C, or Class B–D–7 licensed premises. (g) (1) A charitable organization may be issued not more than one permit during a calendar year. (2) A permit allows the holder to conduct one auction of wine during a calendar year. (h) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the permit holder may receive wine for the auction from: (i) a holder of a wholesaler’s license; (ii) a Class 3 or Class 4 winery; (iii) a retail dealer; (iv) an individual residing in the State; or (v) a business entity in the State that is not licensed under this article. (2) The permit holder may receive commercially produced wine that is not authorized for distribution and sale in the State from: (i) a nonresident individual; or (ii) a business entity that is located outside the State. (i) (1) Wine that the permit holder receives from the following sources is subject to State tax under § 5–102 of the Tax – General Article: (i) a holder of a wholesaler’s license; (ii) a Class 3 winery; (iii) a Class 4 winery; and (iv) any source outside the State. (2) Taxes are presumed to have been paid on wine that the permit holder receives from the following sources: (i) a retail dealer; (ii) an individual residing in the State; and (iii) a business entity in the State that is not licensed under this article. (j) (1) Within 30 days after the auction ends, the permit holder shall: (i) file a report with the Comptroller; and (ii) pay all taxes due on wine received for the auction. (2) The report shall: (i) include the total number of gallons and each source of wine that was received for the auction; and (ii) be filed on the form that the Comptroller provides. (k) The Comptroller may require that the permit holder prepay on or before the seventh day before the auction an amount sufficient to cover the anticipated wine tax due. (l) (1) Wine purchased at a charity wine auction shall be delivered to the purchaser: (i) at the event; or (ii) from a licensed warehouse, licensed retail dealer’s premises, or other premises that the Executive Director approves. (2) Wine delivered under this subsection is subject to applicable sales taxes. (m) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a person authorized to sell wine at retail may purchase wine offered at a charity wine auction in an amount not to exceed 5 gallons (18 liters) and resell the wine in accordance with the terms of the person’s license. (n) The permit fee is $10.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-138

(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.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-139

(a) There is a national beer, wine, and liquor exhibition permit. (b) The Executive Director may issue the permit to a bona fide alcohol trade association. (c) (1) The permit authorizes the holder to conduct an alcohol exhibition and competition at which the permit holder may exhibit, judge, and taste beer, wine, and liquor acquired in accordance with this section at the place designated in the permit application. (2) The permit authorizes the holder to receive for use, exhibition, and tastings at an exhibition: (i) tax–free family produced beer and wine; (ii) tax–paid commercially produced beer, wine, and liquor from licensed nonresident dealers or manufacturers through holders of wholesaler’s licenses; and (iii) commercially produced beer, wine, and liquor from manufacturers or suppliers licensed by another state and subject to the tax imposed under § 5–102 of the Tax – General Article. (3) The permit holder may not sell beer, wine, and liquor at the exhibition and competition. (4) Notwithstanding § 6–319 of this article, the permit holder may allow a person to possess and consume beer, wine, and liquor on the premises governed by the permit as provided in this section. (d) An exhibition may not last more than 5 days. (e) The permit may be granted for: (1) an unlicensed premises; or (2) a licensed premises. (f) Persons authorized to judge or participate at an alcohol exhibition include a: (1) manufacturer; (2) nonresident dealer; (3) supplier; (4) wholesaler; and (5) representative of any of the persons listed in items (1) through (4) of this subsection. (g) A supplier licensed by another state is not required to have a nonresident dealer’s permit to ship beer, wine, and liquor to the permit holder. (h) (1) Within 30 days after the exhibition ends, the permit holder shall: (i) file a report, on the forms that the Comptroller provides, of the number of gallons of commercially produced beer, wine, and liquor that the permit holder received from suppliers that are not licensed; and (ii) pay the tax required under § 5–102 of the Tax – General Article. (2) The Comptroller may require the permit holder to prepay an amount sufficient to cover the anticipated tax rather than post a bond. (i) The permit fee is $50.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-140

(a) The Executive Director may issue a brewery special event permit to a holder of a Class 5 brewery license or a Class 8 farm brewery license. (b) At least 15 days before holding a special event, the license holder shall obtain a permit from the Executive Director by filing a notice of the special event on the form that the Executive Director provides. (c) The permit authorizes the license holder to conduct at the location listed on the license a special event at which the license holder may: (1) provide samples of not more than 6 fluid ounces per brand to consumers; (2) sell products manufactured by the license holder and other Maryland breweries to persons who participate in the event; and (3) in a segregated area approved by the Executive Director at the location listed on the license, store the products of other Maryland breweries. (d) The products at the event shall be sold in the manner authorized under the permit. (e) The license holder may not be issued more than 12 permits in a calendar year. (f) A single special event may not exceed 3 consecutive days. (g) The permit fee is $25 per event.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-142

(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Common carrier” means a business entity that: (i) holds itself out as being available to the public to transport in interstate or foreign commerce for compensation any class of passenger or property; and (ii) holds a common carrier permit issued under § 2–151 of this subtitle. (2) “Common carrier” does not include a business entity that transports only property the business entity owns or that is consigned to the business entity. (c) “Direct wine deliverer” means the holder of a direct wine delivery permit issued under this part. (d) “Direct wine shipper” means the holder of a direct wine shipper’s permit issued under this part.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-143

(a) A person shall be issued a direct wine shipper’s permit by the Executive Director before the person may engage in shipping wine directly to a consumer in the State. (b) Before a licensed manufacturer may engage in delivering wine directly to a consumer in the State, the manufacturer shall be issued a direct wine delivery permit.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-144

(a) To qualify for a direct wine shipper’s permit, an applicant shall be: (1) a person licensed outside the State to engage in the manufacture of wine; or (2) a holder of a Class 3 manufacturer’s license or a Class 4 manufacturer’s license. (b) (1) To qualify for a direct wine delivery permit, an applicant shall be: (i) a person licensed in the State to engage in the manufacture of wine; and (ii) a holder of a Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license. (2) The holder of a direct wine delivery permit issued under this subsection may sell and deliver the permit holder’s own product to an individual in the State if: (i) the delivery is made by an employee who is: 1. at least 18 years old; and 2. certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; (ii) the purchaser, or another individual at least 21 years old designated by the purchaser, is physically present to receive the wine at the time and place of delivery; (iii) the purchaser pays for the purchase at the time of order; and (iv) the direct wine deliverer and the individual receiving the delivery each endorse a delivery form that the Executive Director approves certifying that the direct wine deliverer examined the recipient’s government–issued identification and the recipient was at least 21 years old.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-145

(a) An applicant for a direct wine shipper’s permit or a direct wine delivery permit shall: (1) submit to the Executive Director a completed application on a form that the Executive Director provides; (2) provide to the Executive Director a copy of the applicant’s current manufacturer’s license; (3) identify the wines manufactured by the applicant that the applicant intends to ship or deliver to a consumer in the State; and (4) pay a fee of $200 for initial issuance of the direct wine shipper’s permit or the direct wine delivery permit. (b) The Executive Director shall issue a direct wine shipper’s permit or a direct wine delivery permit to each applicant who meets the requirements of this part for the permit.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-146

(a) A direct wine shipper’s permit entitles the holder to sell wine manufactured by the holder through a holder of a common carrier permit to a consumer by receiving and filling orders that the consumer transmits by electronic or other means. (b) A direct wine delivery permit entitles the holder to sell and deliver wine manufactured by the holder directly to a consumer in the State by receiving and filling orders that the consumer transmits by electronic or other means.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-148

(a) A direct wine shipper shall: (1) ensure that all containers of wine shipped directly to a consumer in the State are conspicuously labeled with: (i) the name of the direct wine shipper; (ii) the name and address of the consumer who is the intended recipient; and (iii) the words “Contains Alcohol: Signature of Person at Least 21 Years of Age Required for Delivery”; (2) report to the Comptroller and the Executive Director information about the direct wine shipper’s wine shipments, in a manner that the Comptroller and the Executive Director determine; (3) file a quarterly tax return in accordance with § 5–201(d) of the Tax – General Article; (4) pay quarterly to the Comptroller all sales taxes and excise taxes due on sales to consumers in the State and calculate the taxes as if the sale were made in the State; (5) maintain for 3 years complete and accurate records of all information needed to verify compliance with this part; (6) allow the Comptroller and the Executive Director to perform an audit of the direct wine shipper’s records on request; and (7) consent to the jurisdiction of the Comptroller, the Executive Director, or other State unit and the State courts concerning enforcement of this section and any related law. (b) A direct wine shipper may not: (1) ship more than 18 9–liter cases of wine each year to a single delivery address; or (2) cause wine to be delivered on Sunday to an address in the State.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-148.1

§2–148.1. (a) A direct wine deliverer shall: (1) ensure that any container containing wine delivered directly to a consumer in the State is: (i) conspicuously labeled with: 1. the name of the manufacturer; 2. the name and address of the consumer who is the intended recipient; and 3. the words “Contains Alcohol: Signature of Person at Least 21 Years of Age Required for Delivery”; and (ii) commercially sealed by the manufacturer; (2) report to the Executive Director information about the deliveries, in a manner that the Executive Director determines; (3) file a quarterly tax return in accordance with § 5–201(d) of the Tax – General Article; (4) pay quarterly to the Comptroller all sales taxes and excise taxes due on sales to consumers in the State; (5) maintain for 3 years complete and accurate records of all information needed to verify compliance with this part; and (6) allow the Comptroller or the Executive Director to perform an audit of the permit holder’s records on request. (b) The holder of a direct wine delivery permit may not cause more than 18 9–liter cases of wine to be delivered to a single address in a single calendar year.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-149

(a) A direct wine shipper may renew its direct wine shipper’s permit each year if the direct wine shipper: (1) is otherwise entitled to have a direct wine shipper’s permit; (2) provides to the Executive Director a copy of its current permit; (3) identifies the wines manufactured by the direct wine shipper that the direct wine shipper intends to ship into the State; and (4) pays to the Executive Director a renewal fee of $200. (b) The Executive Director may deny a renewal application of a direct wine shipper who fails to: (1) file a tax return required under this part; (2) pay a fee or tax when due; or (3) after receiving notice, comply with this article or a regulation that the Comptroller or Executive Director adopts.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-149.1

§2–149.1. (a) A direct wine deliverer may renew its direct wine delivery permit each year if the direct wine deliverer: (1) is otherwise entitled to hold a direct wine delivery permit; (2) provides to the Executive Director and the Comptroller a copy of its current permit; and (3) pays the Executive Director a renewal fee of $200. (b) The Executive Director may deny a renewal application for a direct wine delivery permit if the holder fails to: (1) file a tax return required under this part; (2) pay a fee or tax when due; or (3) after receiving notice, comply with this article or a regulation that the Executive Director adopts under this article.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-150

(a) To receive a direct shipment or direct delivery of wine, a consumer in the State shall be at least 21 years old. (b) A person who receives a shipment or delivery of wine shall use the shipment for personal consumption only and may not resell the shipment or delivery.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-151

(a) There is a common carrier permit. (b) A holder of a common carrier permit may deliver wine from a location inside or outside the State to a consumer in the State for the consumer’s personal use under this part. (c) A person shall be issued a common carrier permit before the person may engage in transporting wine from a direct wine shipper to a consumer. (d) The term of a common carrier permit is 1 year and begins on July 1. (e) To complete delivery of a shipment, the common carrier shall require from a consumer at the address listed on the shipping label: (1) the signature of the consumer or another individual at the address who is at least 21 years old; and (2) government–issued photographic identification showing that the signing individual is at least 21 years old. (f) A common carrier shall refuse delivery when the intended receiving individual appears to be under the age of 21 years or refuses to present valid identification. (g) At the time of initial application for a common carrier permit and on request of the Executive Director, a common carrier shall submit to the Executive Director information concerning the training of its drivers in verifying the age of recipients of direct wine shipments under this part. (h) At least once each year, in a manner acceptable to the Executive Director, a holder of a common carrier permit shall verify that the shipper of wine into the State under this part holds a valid direct wine shipper’s permit. (i) A holder of a common carrier permit that delivers wine solely under this part may not be required to obtain a transportation permit issued under § 2–118 or § 2–119 of this subtitle in addition to the common carrier permit. (j) The permit fee is $100.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-152

(a) A common carrier shall report quarterly to the Executive Director: (1) the date of each delivery of wine in the State; and (2) the name and address of the direct wine shipper and the receiving consumer of each delivery. (b) A common carrier shall maintain for 3 years complete and accurate records of all information needed to verify compliance with this part.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-158

(a) There is an alcohol awareness program permit. (b) The permit authorizes the holder to conduct an alcohol awareness program as certified by the Executive Director under § 4–505 of this article. (c) The permit fee is $15.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-159

(a) There is an alcohol awareness instructor’s permit. (b) The permit authorizes the holder to conduct alcohol awareness training as an employee or agent of an alcohol awareness program permit holder. (c) The permit fee is $5.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-163

(a) There is a fuel–alcohol permit. (b) The permit authorizes the holder to establish a distilled spirits plant for the sole purpose to manufacture, process, store, use, or distribute distilled spirits exclusively for fuel. (c) A permit holder may not establish a distilled spirits plant for beverage purposes.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-164

(a) There is a nonbeverage permit. (b) The permit authorizes the holder to purchase alcohol and alcoholic beverages for: (1) use in compounding or manufacturing flavoring extracts; (2) medicinal, antiseptic, or toilet preparations or for other similar purposes; (3) scientific or laboratory purposes; (4) flavoring food products; or (5) sale by pharmacists on the written prescription of a qualified physician. (c) The permit holder may not use, sell, or deliver: (1) alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes; or (2) any other product that is: (i) produced with alcoholic beverages; and (ii) fit for beverage purposes. (d) The permit does not expire until it is revoked. (e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the fee for the issuance or renewal of the permit is $50. (2) The Executive Director shall issue the permit without the payment of a fee to: (i) a charitable organization; or (ii) a holder of a fuel–alcohol permit.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-167

(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Direct beer deliverer” means the holder of a direct beer delivery permit issued under this part. (c) “Direct liquor deliverer” means the holder of a direct liquor delivery permit issued under this part. (d) “Permit” means a direct beer delivery permit or direct liquor delivery permit issued by the Executive Director under this part.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-168

(a) Before a licensed manufacturer may engage in delivering beer directly to a consumer in the State, the manufacturer shall be issued a direct beer delivery permit. (b) Before a licensed manufacturer may engage in delivering liquor directly to a consumer in the State, the manufacturer shall be issued a direct liquor delivery permit.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-169

(a) (1) To qualify for a direct beer delivery permit, an applicant shall be: (i) a person licensed in the State to engage in the manufacture of beer; and (ii) a holder of a Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license. (2) The holder of a direct beer delivery permit issued under § 2–170 of this subtitle may sell and deliver the permit holder’s own product to an individual in the State if: (i) the delivery is made by an employee who is: 1. at least 18 years old; and 2. certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; (ii) the purchaser, or another individual at least 21 years old designated by the purchaser, is physically present to receive the beer at the time and place of delivery; (iii) the purchaser pays for the purchase at the time of order; and (iv) the direct beer deliverer and the individual receiving the delivery each endorse a delivery form that the Executive Director approves certifying that the direct beer deliverer examined the recipient’s government–issued identification and the recipient was at least 21 years old. (b) (1) To qualify for a direct liquor delivery permit, an applicant shall be: (i) a person issued a license by the Executive Director in the State to engage in the manufacture of liquor; and (ii) a holder of a Class 8 limited wholesaler’s license. (2) The holder of a direct liquor delivery permit issued under § 2–170 of this subtitle may sell and deliver the permit holder’s own product to an individual in the State if: (i) the delivery is made by an employee who is: 1. at least 18 years old; and 2. certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; (ii) the purchaser, or another individual at least 21 years old designated by the purchaser, is physically present to receive the liquor at the time and place of delivery; (iii) the purchaser pays for the purchase at the time of order; and (iv) the direct liquor deliverer and the individual receiving the delivery each endorse a delivery form that the Executive Director approves certifying that the direct liquor deliverer examined the recipient’s government–issued identification and the recipient was at least 21 years old.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-170

(a) An applicant for a permit under this part shall: (1) submit to the Executive Director a completed application on a form that the Executive Director provides; (2) provide to the Executive Director a copy of the applicant’s current manufacturer’s license; (3) identify the product manufactured by the applicant that the applicant intends to deliver to a consumer in the State; and (4) pay a fee of $200 for initial issuance of the permit. (b) If an applicant meets the requirements of this part, the Executive Director shall issue to the applicant: (1) a direct beer delivery permit; or (2) a direct liquor delivery permit.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-171

(a) A direct beer delivery permit entitles the holder to sell and deliver beer manufactured by the holder directly to a consumer in the State by receiving and filling orders that the consumer transmits by electronic or other means. (b) A direct liquor delivery permit entitles the holder to sell and deliver liquor manufactured by the holder directly to a consumer in the State by receiving and filling orders that the consumer transmits by electronic or other means.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-173

(a) A person who holds a permit under this part shall: (1) ensure that any container containing an alcoholic beverage delivered directly to a consumer in the State is: (i) conspicuously labeled with: 1. the name of the manufacturer; 2. the name and address of the consumer who is the intended recipient; and 3. the words “Contains Alcohol: Signature of Person at Least 21 Years of Age Required for Delivery”; and (ii) commercially sealed by the manufacturer; (2) report to the Executive Director information about the deliveries, in a manner that the Executive Director determines; (3) file a quarterly tax return in accordance with § 5–201(d) of the Tax – General Article; (4) pay quarterly to the Comptroller all sales taxes and excise taxes due on sales to consumers in the State and calculate the taxes as if the sales were made in the State; (5) maintain for 3 years complete and accurate records of all information needed to verify compliance with this part; (6) allow the Comptroller or the Executive Director to perform an audit of the permit holder’s records on request; and (7) consent to the jurisdiction of the Executive Director, Comptroller, or other State unit and the State courts concerning enforcement of this part and any related law. (b) (1) The holder of a direct beer delivery permit may not cause more than 3,456 ounces of the permit holder’s own product to be delivered to a single delivery address in a single calendar year. (2) The holder of a direct liquor delivery permit may not cause more than 24 standard 750–milliliter bottles of the permit holder’s own product, or an equivalent amount, to be delivered to a single delivery address in a single calendar year.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-174

(a) A holder of a permit issued under this part may renew the permit each year if the holder: (1) is otherwise entitled to hold a permit under this part; (2) provides to the Executive Director and the Comptroller a copy of its current permit; and (3) pays the Executive Director a renewal fee of $200. (b) The Executive Director may deny a renewal application for a permit issued under this part if the holder fails to: (1) file a tax return required under this subtitle; (2) pay a fee or tax when due; or (3) after receiving notice, comply with this article or a regulation that the Executive Director adopts under this article.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-175

(a) To receive a direct delivery of beer or liquor, a consumer in the State shall be at least 21 years old. (b) A person who receives a delivery of alcoholic beverages under this part shall use the alcoholic beverages for personal consumption only and may not resell the delivery in whole or in part.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-202

(a) There is a Class 1 distillery license. (b) The license shall be obtained for each trade name and each distillery in the State. (c) A license holder may: (1) establish and operate a plant for distilling, rectifying, blending, and bottling, at the location described in the license: (i) brandy; (ii) rum; (iii) whiskey; (iv) alcohol; and (v) neutral spirits; (2) sell and deliver the alcoholic beverages: (i) in bulk to a person in the State that is authorized to acquire them; and (ii) to a person outside the State that is authorized to acquire them; (3) manufacture an alcoholic beverage listed in item (1) of this subsection in the name of another person or under a trade name if the other person or trade name also holds a Class 1 distillery license; (4) acquire alcoholic beverages from the holder of a manufacturer’s license or wholesaler’s license or nonresident dealer’s permit for use in manufacturing; (5) (i) conduct guided tours of the licensed premises; (ii) at no cost or for a fee, serve to an individual who has attained the legal drinking age and participated in a guided tour of the licensed premises, not more than 2 ounces of products, with each product sample consisting of not more than one–half ounce from a single product manufactured by the license holder; (iii) serve samples blended with other products manufactured by the license holder or nonalcoholic ingredients; and (iv) sell products manufactured on the licensed premises, for off–premises consumption, and related merchandise to an individual who has attained the legal drinking age; and (6) subject to subsection (i) of this section, sell liquor manufactured by the license holder that is mixed with other nonalcoholic ingredients. (d) A license holder or entity in which a license holder has a pecuniary interest may not act as a caterer of food. (e) Subject to subsection (f) of this section, a license holder may conduct the activities specified in subsections (c)(5) and (i)(2) of this section from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. (f) A Class 1 distillery license allows the license holder to operate 7 days a week. (g) At least 14 days before holding a planned promotional event after 6 p.m., a license holder shall file a notice of the promotional event with the Executive Director on the form that the Executive Director provides. (h) A holder of a caterer’s license or privilege under Subtitle 5 of this title or Subtitle 12 of various titles of Division II of this article may exercise the privileges of the license or privilege on the licensed premises of the license holder. (i) (1) A local licensing board may grant an on–site consumption permit for use at the location of the Class 1 distillery license to a holder of a Class 1 distillery license. (2) (i) The permit authorizes the holder to sell mixed drinks made from liquor that the holder produces that is mixed with other nonalcoholic ingredients for on–premises consumption. (ii) The holder may not use more than an aggregate of 7,750 gallons annually of liquor the holder produces for mixed drinks sold under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph. (3) A local licensing board: (i) may establish and charge a permit fee; and (ii) shall require the permit holder to: 1. comply with the alcohol awareness requirements under § 4–505 of this article; and 2. abide by all applicable trade practice restrictions. (j) Nothing in this section limits the application of relevant provisions of Title 21 of the Health – General Article, and regulations adopted under that title, to a license holder. (k) The license holder shall report to the Executive Director annually on a form provided by the Executive Director on: (1) the amount of alcoholic beverages produced under the license; (2) the amount of alcoholic beverages sold for off–premises consumption; and (3) the amount of alcoholic beverages served for on–premises consumption. (l) Except as otherwise provided by law, the license holder may not sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption to a person who intends to resell the alcoholic beverages. (m) The annual license fee: (1) shall be determined by the Executive Director; and (2) may not exceed $2,000.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-203

(a) There is a Class 9 limited distillery license. (b) The limited distillery license may be issued only to a holder of a: (1) Class D beer, wine, and liquor license where sales for both on– and off–premises consumption are permitted for use on the premises for which the Class D license was issued; or (2) Class B beer, wine, and liquor license where sales for both on– and off–premises consumption are permitted for use on the premises for which the Class B license was issued. (c) A holder of the limited distillery license: (1) may establish and operate a plant in the State for distilling, rectifying, and bottling brandy, rum, whiskey, alcohol, and neutral spirits if the holder: (i) maintains only one brand at any one time for each product of brandy, rum, whiskey, alcohol, and neutral spirits that is distilled, rectified, and sold; and (ii) does not manufacture or rectify product of any other brand for another entity; (2) may acquire bulk alcoholic beverages from the holder of a distillery or rectifying license in the State or from the holder of a nonresident dealer’s permit; (3) after acquiring an individual storage permit, may store on the licensed premises those products manufactured under the license; (4) except as authorized under subsection (d)(1) of this section, may sell and deliver those products manufactured under the license only to a licensed wholesaler in the State or person authorized to acquire distilled spirits in another state and not to a county dispensary; (5) may sell the products manufactured under the license at retail in a manner consistent with the underlying Class D or Class B license; (6) may conduct guided tours of that portion of the licensed premises used for the limited distillery operation; and (7) may serve not more than three samples of products manufactured at the licensed premises, with each sample consisting of not more than one–half ounce from a single product, to persons who: (i) have attained the legal drinking age; (ii) participated in a guided tour; and (iii) are present on that portion of the premises used for the limited distillery operation. (d) A holder of the limited distillery license may not: (1) apply for or possess a wholesaler’s license, except for a Class 8 liquor wholesaler’s license; (2) sell bottles of the products manufactured at the Class 9 limited distillery on that part of the premises used for the distillery operation; (3) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, distill, rectify, bottle, or sell more than 100,000 gallons of brandy, rum, whiskey, alcohol, and neutral spirits each calendar year; (4) sell at retail on the premises of the Class D or Class B license, for on–premises or off–premises consumption, more than 31,000 gallons of the products manufactured under the license each calendar year; and (5) own, operate, or be affiliated in any manner with another manufacturer. (e) To distill more than the gallonage specified in subsection (d)(3) of this section, a holder of the limited distillery license shall divest itself of any Class D or Class B retail license and obtain a Class 1 distillery license. (f) A holder of the limited distillery license shall abide by all trade practice restrictions applicable to distilleries. (g) The annual license fee: (1) shall be determined by the Executive Director; and (2) may not exceed $500.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-204

(a) There is a Class 2 rectifying license. (b) A license holder may: (1) establish and operate a plant for rectifying, blending, and bottling alcoholic beverages at the location described in the license; (2) sell and deliver alcoholic beverages to: (i) a holder of a Class 1 distillery license, Class 2 rectifying license, or wholesaler’s license; (ii) a holder of a permit that is authorized to acquire the alcoholic beverage; and (iii) a person outside the State that is authorized to acquire the alcoholic beverage; (3) acquire alcoholic beverages from the holder of a Class 1 distillery license, Class 2 rectifying license, Class 3 winery license, wholesaler’s license, or nonresident dealer’s permit; (4) rectify, blend, bottle, and store alcoholic beverages in the name of another person or under a trade name if the other person or trade name also holds a Class 2 rectifying license; and (5) (i) conduct guided tours of the licensed premises; and (ii) serve not more than three samples of products manufactured at the licensed premises, with each sample consisting of not more than one–half ounce from a single product, to an individual who has attained the legal drinking age and participated in a guided tour of the licensed premises. (c) A license holder or entity in which a license holder has a pecuniary interest may not act as a caterer of food. (d) Subject to subsection (e) of this section, a license holder may conduct the activities specified in subsection (b)(5) of this section: (1) for off–premises consumption of products manufactured at the licensed premises and for sampling, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day; and (2) for on–premises consumption of products manufactured at the licensed premises: (i) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day; or (ii) if guests are attending a planned promotional event or other organized activity on the licensed premises, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. (e) A Class 2 rectifying license allows the license holder to operate 7 days a week. (f) At least 14 days before holding a planned promotional event after 6 p.m., a license holder shall file a notice of the promotional event with the Executive Director on the form that the Executive Director provides. (g) A holder of a caterer’s license or privilege under Subtitle 5 of this title or Subtitle 12 of various titles of Division II of this article may exercise the privileges of the license or privilege on the licensed premises of the license holder. (h) Nothing in this section limits the application of relevant provisions of Title 21 of the Health – General Article, and regulations adopted under that title, to a license holder. (i) The annual license fee: (1) shall be determined by the Executive Director; and (2) may not exceed $600.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-205

(a) There is a Class 3 winery license. (b) A license holder may: (1) establish and operate a plant for fermenting and bottling wine at the location described in the license; (2) import bulk wine from the holder of a nonresident dealer’s permit; (3) sell and deliver wine to: (i) a holder of a wholesaler’s license; (ii) a holder of a permit that is authorized to acquire wine; and (iii) a person outside the State that is authorized to acquire wine; (4) subject to subsection (c) of this section, sell at retail wine made at the plant from products grown in the State to an individual participating in a guided tour of the plant; and (5) serve, at no charge, not more than 6 ounces of wine made at the plant to an individual who has attained the legal drinking age and is participating in a guided tour of the plant. (c) An individual may purchase wine under subsection (b)(4) of this section if the individual has attained the legal drinking age. (d) The license holder shall report to the Executive Director annually on a form provided by the Executive Director on: (1) the amount of alcoholic beverages produced under the license; (2) the amount of alcoholic beverages sold for off–premises consumption; and (3) the amount of alcoholic beverages served for on–premises consumption. (e) Except as otherwise provided by law, the license holder may not sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption to a person who intends to resell the alcoholic beverages. (f) The annual license fee: (1) shall be determined by the Executive Director; and (2) may not exceed $750.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-206

(a) (1) In this section, “Maryland–grown agricultural product” means any product produced or cultivated on a farm or vineyard in the State. (2) “Maryland–grown agricultural product” does not include: (i) cannabis; or (ii) any other product containing tetrahydrocannabinol as defined in § 36–1102 of this article. (b) There is a Class 4 limited winery license. (c) (1) A license holder may: (i) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, from available Maryland agricultural products: 1. ferment and bottle wine; and 2. distill and bottle pomace brandy; and (ii) sell and deliver the wine and pomace brandy to: 1. a holder of a wholesaler’s license; 2. a holder of a permit that is authorized to acquire wine or pomace brandy; or 3. a person outside the State that is authorized to acquire wine or pomace brandy. (2) A license holder: (i) shall own or have under contract at least 20 acres of Maryland–grown agricultural products in cultivation for use in the production of wine; or (ii) except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, if less than 20 acres are owned or under contract, shall ensure that at least 51% of the ingredients used in the annual production of the license holder’s wine are Maryland–grown agricultural products. (3) (i) The Secretary of Agriculture each year may grant a 1–year exemption to an applicant from the percentage requirement under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection. (ii) The Secretary shall adopt regulations governing the granting of an exemption under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, after consultation with the Advisory Commission on Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing, the Maryland Grape Growers Association, the Maryland Wineries Association, and other interested parties. (4) Except as provided in Subtitle 3 of this title, a license holder need not obtain any other license to possess, manufacture, sell, or transport wine or pomace brandy. (5) A license holder may: (i) sell wine and pomace brandy produced by the license holder for on– and off–premises consumption; (ii) in an amount not exceeding 2 fluid ounces per brand, provide samples of wine and pomace brandy that the license holder produces to a consumer: 1. at no charge; or 2. for a fee; and (iii) subject to paragraphs (6) and (7) of this subsection, prepare, sell, or serve only: 1. bread and other baked goods; 2. chili; 3. chocolate; 4. crackers; 5. cured meat; 6. fruits (whole and cut); 7. hard and soft cheese (whole and cut); 8. salads and vegetables (whole and cut); 9. the following items made with Maryland wine: A. ice cream; B. jam; C. jelly; and D. vinegar; 10. pizza; 11. sandwiches and other light fare; 12. soup; and 13. condiments. (6) (i) A caterer is not limited to preparing, selling, or serving only the foods specified in paragraph (5)(iii) of this subsection. (ii) A license holder or entity in which the license holder has a pecuniary interest may not act as a caterer of food. (7) Subject to paragraph (8) of this subsection, a license holder may conduct the activities specified in paragraph (5) of this subsection from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. (8) Except as provided in Division II of this article, the license allows the license holder to operate 7 days a week. (9) Nothing in this subsection limits the application of relevant provisions of Title 21 of the Health – General Article, and regulations adopted under that title, to a license holder. (d) The place listed on the license shall be in compliance with § 1–405(b) of this article. (e) A license holder may: (1) store on its licensed premises, in a segregated area approved by the Executive Director, the product of other Class 4 limited wineries to be used at Maryland Wineries Association promotional activities, provided records are maintained and reports filed regarding the storage under this item as may be required by the Executive Director; (2) distill and bottle not more than 1,900 gallons of pomace brandy made from available Maryland agricultural products; (3) purchase bulk wine made entirely of Maryland–grown agricultural products fermented by a manufacturer licensed under this article and blend the wine with the license holder’s wine and pomace brandy if the aggregate purchase does not exceed 75% of the license holder’s annual wine and pomace brandy production; (4) purchase pomace brandy only for blending with wine; (5) import, export, and transport its wine and pomace brandy in accordance with this section; and (6) produce wine and pomace brandy at a warehouse for which the license holder has been issued an individual storage permit, if: (i) the license holder does not serve or sell wine or pomace brandy at a warehouse to the public; and (ii) the Executive Director has full access at all times to the warehouse to enforce this article. (f) A Class 4 limited winery may be located only at the place stated on the license. (g) If a license holder maintains the records and files the reports that the Comptroller and the Executive Director require, the license holder may: (1) in the State, conduct winemaking and packaging activities at another federally bonded winery or limited winery; or (2) outside the State, conduct winemaking and packaging activities, other than fermentation, at another federally bonded winery. (h) Throughout the winemaking process, the license holder shall: (1) maintain ownership of the wine or pomace brandy; and (2) ensure that the wine or pomace brandy returns to the location of the limited winery. (i) The license holder shall report to the Executive Director annually on a form provided by the Executive Director on: (1) the amount of alcoholic beverages produced under the license; (2) the amount of alcoholic beverages sold for off–premises consumption; and (3) the amount of alcoholic beverages served for on–premises consumption. (j) Except as otherwise provided by law, the license holder may not sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption to a person who intends to resell the alcoholic beverages. (k) The annual license fee: (1) shall be determined by the Executive Director; and (2) may not exceed $200.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-207

(a) In this section, “affiliate” means a person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a holder of a Class 5 brewery license. (b) There is a Class 5 brewery license. (c) A license holder may: (1) establish and operate a plant for brewing and bottling malt beverages at the location described in the license; (2) import beer from a holder of a nonresident dealer’s permit; (3) contract to brew and bottle beer with and on behalf of the holder of a Class 2 rectifying license, Class 5 brewery license, Class 7 micro–brewery license, Class 8 farm brewery license, or a nonresident dealer’s permit; (4) sell and deliver beer to: (i) a holder of a wholesaler’s license that is authorized to acquire beer; or (ii) a person outside of the State that is authorized to acquire beer; (5) subject to subsection (i) of this section, serve, at the location described in the license and at no charge, samples of beer, consisting of a total of not more than 18 ounces of beer per visit, to an individual who: (i) has attained the legal drinking age; and (ii) is participating in a guided tour of the brewery or attends a scheduled promotional event or other organized activity at the brewery; (6) subject to subsections (d) and (i) of this section, sell beer for off–premises consumption at the location described in the license, at retail in a container other than a keg to an individual who has attained legal drinking age; (7) subject to subsection (f) of this section, sell beer at the location described in the license for on–premises consumption; and (8) brew and bottle malt beverages at a location listed on a permit issued to the license holder in accordance with § 2–113 of this title. (d) An individual may purchase beer under subsection (c)(6) of this section if the individual has attained the legal drinking age. (e) The annual license fee: (1) shall be determined by the Executive Director; and (2) may not exceed $1,500. (f) (1) (i) A local licensing board may grant an on–site consumption permit to an applicant that holds a Class 5 brewery license and, subject to paragraph (5) of this subsection, a Class D beer license. (ii) On request, a local licensing board may grant an applicant a conditional on–site consumption permit or a conditional Class D beer license. (iii) The conditional permit or conditional license shall become effective after the applicant: 1. files a completed brewer’s notice form with the U.S. Department of Treasury; 2. obtains a Class 5 brewery license; and 3. fulfills any other obligation required by law that the local licensing board identifies. (2) Subject to the maximum volume limit under paragraph (4) of this subsection, a Class D beer license or an equivalent license under paragraph (5) of this subsection entitles the holder to sell to an individual who has attained the legal drinking age, for on–premises consumption at the brewery: (i) beer: 1. of which the holder of the Class 5 license is the brand owner; and 2. that is fermented and brewed entirely by the license holder at a location authorized by this section; (ii) beer that is fermented and brewed entirely at the brewery under contract with a brand owner who does not possess a Class 5 license; and (iii) subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, beer brewed at a location other than the Class 5 brewery if: 1. the brand owner of the beer is the holder of the Class 5 license or an affiliate of the holder of the Class 5 license; 2. the number of barrels of the beer sold for on–premises consumption under the Class D beer license or an equivalent license or an on–site consumption permit in a calendar year does not exceed the greater of: A. 35% of the total number of barrels of beer sold for on–premises consumption under the Class D license or an equivalent license or an on–site consumption permit in that calendar year; or B. 1.2% of total finished production under the Class 5 brewery license; and 3. A. the license holder contracts with or on behalf of a holder of a manufacturer’s license or nonresident dealer’s permit; or B. the beer is manufactured by an affiliate of the license holder. (3) (i) This paragraph applies to a Class 5 brewery with more than 1,000,000 barrels of finished production annually, alone or in combination with its affiliates. (ii) Beer that is delivered to the Class 5 brewery in finished form may be sold for on–premises consumption under paragraph (2)(iii)2 of this subsection only if it is purchased from a licensed wholesaler. (4) The total amount of beer sold each year for on–premises consumption under this subsection may not exceed 5,000 barrels. (5) Before a local licensing board that does not issue a Class D beer license may grant an on–site consumption permit, the local licensing board shall: (i) establish an equivalent license; and (ii) require the applicant to obtain that equivalent license. (6) A local licensing board may charge a fee for granting an on–site consumption permit. (7) A local licensing board shall require the holder of an on–site consumption permit or a Class D beer license or an equivalent license under paragraph (5) of this subsection to: (i) comply with the alcohol awareness requirements under § 4–505 of this article; and (ii) abide by all applicable trade practice restrictions. (g) (1) This subsection does not apply to: (i) the holder of a Class 5 brewery license that held an on–site consumption permit and a Class D license or an equivalent license on or before April 1, 2017, and any transferee of those licenses; (ii) an individual who held a minority interest in an on–site consumption permit and a Class D license or an equivalent license on or before April 1, 2017, and then obtains by transfer a majority interest in the same license or permit; (iii) a location in the State for which a completed brewer’s notice form was filed with the U. S. Department of Treasury on or before April 1, 2017; (iv) a permit issued under § 2–140 of this title; and (v) a guided tour during which: 1. samples of beer are served under subsection (c)(5) of this section; or 2. beer is sold for off–premises consumption under subsection (c)(6) of this section. (2) This subsection applies to: (i) a holder of a Class 5 brewery license who: 1. after April 1, 2017, obtains an on–site consumption permit and a Class D beer license or equivalent license for on–premises consumption; or 2. not holding a minority interest in an on–site consumption permit and a Class D license or an equivalent license on or before April 1, 2017, obtains a majority interest by transfer in an on–site consumption permit and a Class D license or an equivalent license; and (ii) notwithstanding paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection, a manufacturer of beer with more than 1,000,000 barrels of finished production annually alone or in combination with its affiliates. (3) Notwithstanding any provision in Division II of this article, the sales and serving privileges of an on–site consumption permit and a Class D license or an equivalent license may be exercised only from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday. (h) All beer offered, served, or sold to a consumer under subsection (c)(5) or (6) of this section shall be: (1) fermented and brewed entirely at the Class 5 brewery; or (2) beer of which the license holder or an affiliate of the license holder is the brand owner. (i) (1) (i) The Executive Director may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer under § 4–1104 or Subtitle 11 of the various titles in Division II of this article to a holder of a Class 5 brewery license: 1. on completion of an application form that the Executive Director provides; and 2. at no cost to the holder of the Class 5 brewery license. (ii) A refillable container permit may be renewed each year concurrently with the renewal of the Class 5 brewery license. (2) The hours of sale for a refillable container permit issued under this subsection are the same as the hours when a guided tour, a promotional event, or other organized activity at the licensed premises authorized under subsection (c) of this section may be conducted. (j) The license holder shall report to the Executive Director annually on a form provided by the Executive Director on: (1) the amount of alcoholic beverages produced under the license; (2) the amount of alcoholic beverages sold for off–premises consumption; and (3) the amount of alcoholic beverages sold for on–premises consumption. (k) Except as otherwise provided by law, the license holder may not sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption to a person who intends to resell the alcoholic beverages.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-208

(a) There is a Class 6 pub–brewery license. (b) (1) The license may be issued only to the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant. (2) The pub–brewery shall be located immediately adjacent to the restaurant where the malt beverage is to be sold to the public. (c) A license holder: (1) may brew malt beverages at a single location for consumption on the restaurant premises; but (2) may not brew more than 2,000 barrels of malt beverage each calendar year. (d) (1) A license holder may sell at retail malt beverages for off–premises consumption in a sealed refillable container. (2) The container: (i) may be returned for refilling; and (ii) shall be sealed by the license holder when refilled. (3) A license holder may not sell malt beverages to a retail dealer in the State for subsequent sale or distribution of the malt beverage under the retail license. (e) Except for a license transferred to a new location, the license may be transferred under Title 4, Subtitle 3 of this article if an application for transfer is filed at the same time with the local licensing board and the Executive Director. (f) If the Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license of the holder is suspended, the Class 6 pub–brewery license shall be suspended for the same period. (g) The license is void if: (1) the restaurant described in subsection (b)(1) of this section ceases to be operated as a restaurant; or (2) the Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license of the license holder is revoked or transferred to a different location. (h) The annual license fee is $500. (i) (1) On or before December 1 each year, the Commission shall report to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and the House Economic Matters Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the total beer production of each Class 6 license holder in the preceding fiscal year, identified by jurisdiction and license holder. (2) Each holder of a Class 6 license shall report to the Executive Director the information needed to prepare the annual report required under this subsection. (3) The Commission shall include the information reported under this subsection in the annual report submitted under § 1–316 of this article.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-209

(a) There is a Class 7 micro–brewery license. (b) Except as provided in Division II of this article, the license may be issued only to the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant. (c) A license holder may: (1) brew and bottle malt beverages at the location described in the license; (2) obtain a Class 2 rectifying license for a premises located within 1 mile of the existing Class 7 micro–brewery location to bottle malt beverages brewed at the micro–brewery location only; (3) contract to brew and bottle malt beverages with and on behalf of the holder of a Class 2 rectifying license, Class 5 brewery license, Class 7 micro–brewery license, Class 8 farm brewery license, or a nonresident dealer’s permit; (4) store the finished product under an individual storage permit or at a licensed public storage facility for subsequent sale and delivery: (i) to a holder of a wholesaler’s license; (ii) to an authorized person outside the State; or (iii) for shipment back to the micro–brewery location for sale on the retail premises; (5) enter into a temporary delivery agreement with a distributor only for delivery of beer to a beer festival or a wine and beer festival, and the return of any unused beer, if: (i) the festival is in a sales territory for which the license holder does not have a franchise with a distributor under the Beer Franchise Fair Dealing Act in Title 5, Subtitle 1 of this article; and (ii) the temporary delivery agreement is in writing; (6) hold an additional Class 7 micro–brewery license provided that both licenses remain subject to the production limits of subsection (d) of this section; and (7) subject to subsection (d) of this section, brew and bottle malt beverages at a location listed on a permit issued in accordance with § 2–113 of this title. (d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license holder may not collectively brew, bottle, or contract for more than 45,000 barrels of malt beverages each calendar year. (2) (i) In determining the barrelage limitation under paragraph (1) of this subsection, any salable beer produced under a contractual arrangement accrues only to the license holder that owns the brand. (ii) A license holder that wishes to produce more than the barrelage authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall: 1. divest itself of any retail license; and 2. obtain a Class 5 brewery license. (3) A license holder that has licenses for two locations may not collectively brew, bottle, or contract for more than 45,000 barrels of malt beverages in aggregate from both of its locations each calendar year. (e) A license holder: (1) may not own, operate, or be affiliated with another manufacturer of beer except for a Class 2 rectifying license authorized under subsection (c)(2) of this section or more than one additional Class 7 micro–brewery license; and (2) may not be granted a wholesaler’s license other than a Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license. (f) (1) The on–sale privilege authorizes the license holder, each calendar year, to sell at retail for on–premises consumption: (i) up to 5,000 barrels of beer brewed under the license; or (ii) if the license holder has licenses for two locations, beer that: 1. totals annually up to 5,000 barrels at each location; and 2. has been brewed at the location where it is sold. (2) A license holder may sell and deliver beer brewed under the license to: (i) a holder of a wholesaler’s license; or (ii) a person outside the State that is authorized to acquire beer. (g) The hours and days for retail sales under the license are those established for a Class B license or for a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license. (h) A license holder may sell at retail beer brewed under the license for off–premises consumption: (1) in a sealed refillable container that: (i) may be returned for refilling; and (ii) shall be sealed by the license holder when refilled; and (2) as prepackaged beer in a nonrefillable container. (i) The annual license fee: (1) shall be determined by the Executive Director; and (2) may not exceed $500. (j) (1) On or before December 1 each year, the Commission shall report to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and the House Economic Matters Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the following, identified by jurisdiction and Class 7 license holder: (i) the total beer production of the license holder in the preceding fiscal year; and (ii) the total sales of the license holder for on–site consumption. (2) Each holder of a Class 7 license shall report to the Executive Director the information needed to prepare the annual report required under this subsection. (3) The Commission shall include the information reported under this subsection in the annual report submitted under § 1–316 of this article.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-210

(a) There is a Class 8 farm brewery license. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license holder may sell and deliver beer manufactured in a facility on the licensed farm or in a facility other than one on the licensed farm to: (i) a wholesaler licensed to sell and deliver beer in the State; or (ii) a person in another state authorized to acquire beer. (2) The beer to be sold and delivered under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be manufactured with an ingredient from a Maryland agricultural product, including hops, grain, and fruit, produced on the licensed farm. (c) A license holder may: (1) (i) sell beer produced by the license holder for on–premises and off–premises consumption; (ii) in an amount not exceeding 6 fluid ounces per brand, provide samples of beer that the license holder produces to a consumer: 1. at no charge; or 2. for a fee; (iii) sell or serve: 1. bread and other baked goods; 2. chili; 3. chocolate; 4. crackers; 5. cured meat; 6. fruits (whole and cut); 7. hard and soft cheese (whole and cut); 8. salads and vegetables (whole and cut); 9. ice cream; 10. jam; 11. jelly; 12. vinegar; 13. pizza; 14. prepackaged sandwiches and other prepackaged foods ready to be eaten; 15. soup; and 16. condiments; and (iv) subject to subsection (e)(2) of this section, sell or serve any food if the license holder is licensed to operate a food establishment under Title 21, Subtitle 3 of the Health – General Article; (2) store, in a segregated area approved by the Executive Director, beer produced by the license holder for sale and delivery to a wholesaler licensed in the State or a person outside the State authorized to acquire the beer; (3) brew, bottle, or contract for not more than 15,000 barrels of beer each calendar year; (4) contract with the holder of a Class 2 rectifying license, a Class 5 brewery license, or a Class 7 micro–brewery license to brew and bottle beer from ingredients produced on the licensed farm; (5) import, export, and transport its beer in accordance with this section; (6) store, brew, and bottle beer in a facility listed on a permit issued to the license holder in accordance with § 2–113 of this title, for sale and delivery to a wholesaler licensed in the State or a person outside the State authorized to acquire the beer, or shipment back to the licensed farm, if: (i) the license holder does not serve or sell beer at the warehouse; and (ii) the Executive Director has full access at all times to the warehouse to enforce this article; and (7) enter into a temporary delivery agreement with a distributor only for delivery of beer to a beer festival or a wine and beer festival, and the return of any unused beer, if: (i) the festival is in a sales territory for which the license holder does not have a franchise with a distributor under the Beer Franchise Fair Dealing Act in Title 5, Subtitle 1 of this article; and (ii) the temporary delivery agreement is in writing. (d) (1) A Class 8 farm brewery may be located only at the place stated on the license. (2) The place listed on the license shall be in compliance with § 1–405(b) of this article. (e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and notwithstanding any local law, a license holder may exercise the privileges of a Class 8 farm brewery license. (2) A license holder who sells foods under subsection (c)(1)(iv) of this section shall meet the same ratio of gross receipts between food and alcoholic beverages sales as a holder of a Class D beer and wine license or an equivalent license in the jurisdiction, as the local licensing board determines. (f) (1) This subsection does not apply to a permit issued under § 2–140 of this title. (2) A license holder at the location listed on the license may exercise the privileges of the license each day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (g) Except as provided in Division II of this article, a Class 8 farm brewery license allows the license holder to operate 7 days a week. (h) Nothing in this section limits the application of relevant provisions of Title 21 of the Health – General Article, and regulations adopted under that title, to a license holder. (i) (1) A license holder may sponsor a multibrewery activity at the location issued on the license that: (i) includes the products of other Maryland breweries; and (ii) provides for the sale of products in the manner authorized under the license. (2) In a segregated area approved by the Executive Director at the location listed on the license, a license holder may store the products of other Maryland breweries for the multibrewery activity. (3) The multibrewery activity: (i) may be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day; and (ii) may not exceed 3 consecutive days. (j) The annual license fee: (1) shall be determined by the Executive Director; and (2) may not exceed $200. (k) (1) On or before December 1 each year, the Executive Director shall report to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee and the House Economic Matters Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the total beer production of each Class 8 license holder in the preceding fiscal year, identified by jurisdiction and license holder. (2) Each holder of a Class 8 license shall report to the Executive Director the information needed to prepare the annual report required under this subsection. (3) The Executive Director shall include the information reported under this subsection in the annual report submitted under § 1–316 of this article.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-211

To be issued a manufacturer’s license, the following individuals shall reside in the State at the time of filing an application for the license: (1) for a sole proprietorship, the individual applicant; (2) for a corporation or limited liability company, the individual who qualifies as a resident applicant; or (3) for a partnership, each partner of the applicant.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-212

(a) (1) This subsection does not apply to a Class 6 pub–brewery license. (2) The holder of a distillery, rectifying, winery, limited winery, brewery, or farm brewery license may apply for and obtain, under a different name, one or more additional distillery, rectifying, winery, limited winery, brewery, or farm brewery licenses for the same or different premises. (3) (i) The holder of multiple manufacturer’s licenses at the same location may allow the sampling, sales, and consumption of products produced under the licenses at each of the licensed premises. (ii) The sampling, sales, and consumption of products shall be consistent with the authorization for each license. (4) The additional licenses may be issued to different persons or under trade names used by persons occupying all or a part of the same premises. (5) A holder of a license listed in paragraph (2) of this subsection may hold additional licenses listed in paragraph (2) of this subsection of the same or of a different class. (6) The holder of a micro–brewery license may apply for and obtain not more than one additional micro–brewery license for another premises. (b) (1) The holder of a rectifying or winery license may apply for and obtain a wholesaler’s license of any class for the same premises or elsewhere as provided under this article. (2) The holder of a Class 4 limited winery license may apply for and obtain a Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license for the same premises or elsewhere as provided under this article. (3) (i) The holder of a Class 5 brewery license or Class 7 micro–brewery license may apply for and obtain a Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license in accordance with this paragraph. (ii) A holder of a Class 5 brewery license that was selling the holder’s own beer at wholesale in the State as of January 1, 2013, may obtain a Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license to continue to sell the holder’s own beer at wholesale in the same location in an amount that is not more than 5,000 barrels annually. (iii) A holder of a Class 5 brewery license that produces in aggregate from all its locations not more than 45,000 barrels of beer annually may obtain a Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license and distribute not more than 5,000 barrels of its own beer annually. (4) A holder of one or two Class 7 micro–brewery licenses that produces in aggregate from all of its locations not more than 45,000 barrels of beer annually may obtain a Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license and distribute beer that: (i) totals annually not more than 5,000 barrels in aggregate from all of its locations; and (ii) has been brewed at the location from where it is distributed. (5) The holder of a Class 1 distillery license may apply for and obtain a Class 8 liquor wholesaler’s license for the same premises or elsewhere as provided under this article. (6) The holder of a Class 9 limited distillery license may apply for and obtain a Class 8 liquor wholesaler’s license, for the same premises or elsewhere as provided under this article, and distribute its own liquor.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-213

(a) In addition to any license fee otherwise required under this article, an applicant for initial issuance of a manufacturer’s license shall pay to the Executive Director a nonrefundable application fee of $200. (b) In addition to any license fee otherwise required under this article, an applicant for renewal of a manufacturer’s license shall pay to the Executive Director a renewal fee of $30.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-214

(a) Except as otherwise provided with respect to a delivery permit issued under Subtitle 1, Part V or Part VIII of this title or a 1–day license in Division II of this article, and subject to subsection (b) of this section, a holder of a manufacturer’s license may not sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a person in the State that does not hold a license or permit under this article. (b) This section does not prohibit a holder of a Class 4 limited winery license and a Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license from also holding a Class A light wine license issued under Division II of this article.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-215

(a) A holder of a manufacturer’s license may not sell beer to a retail dealer on terms other than for cash on delivery. (b) A civil action to enforce or collect a claim for credit extended or to enforce a check given in violation of this section may not be maintained in the State.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-216

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Advertisement” includes a graphic or nongraphic sign, display, poster, and placard. (3) “Manufacturing entity” means: (i) a holder of a manufacturer’s license or a person connected with the business of the holder; or (ii) a distiller, nonresident dealer, resident dealer, brewer, rectifier, blender, or bottler of alcoholic beverages. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this section: (1) a manufacturing entity may not have a financial interest in: (i) the premises on or in which a license holder sells alcoholic beverages at retail; or (ii) a business that a license holder conducts; (2) a manufacturing entity may not lend money or any other thing of value, make a gift, or offer a gratuity to a retail dealer; (3) a retail dealer may not accept, receive, or make use of money, a gift, or an advertisement provided by a manufacturing entity or become indebted to a manufacturing entity except for the purchase of alcoholic beverages and allied products purchased for resale; and (4) a manufacturing entity may not provide an advertisement to a retail dealer. (c) (1) This subsection applies only to brewed products. (2) (i) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a brewer, nonresident dealer, or resident dealer may not provide to a retail license holder an advertisement that: 1. is worth more than $150; and 2. advertises the beer or malt products of a particular brewer, nonresident dealer, resident dealer, or beer wholesaler. (ii) An advertisement provided in accordance with this subsection shall contain brand information that is prominent, permanent, and equal to the life and value of the utilitarian character of the advertising item. (d) (1) This subsection applies only to wine and liquor. (2) An advertisement for use in windows or elsewhere on a retail liquor establishment may be given to a retailer by a brand owner who is engaged in the business of a manufacturing entity, if: (i) the utilitarian value is secondary and only incidental to the value as an advertisement; (ii) the total value of an item provided by a brand owner for each of its individual brands for use in any one retail establishment at any one time is not more than $150 for each individual brand; and (iii) the cost of installing these materials does not exceed the usual cost in the locality. (3) (i) In lieu of premanufactured advertising material, materials and labor may be provided by a brand owner for the custom manufacture of an advertising display that: 1. is worth not more than $150; 2. is temporary; and 3. has no other utilitarian value. (ii) A manufacturer, nonresident dealer, resident dealer, or brand owner may not undertake a plan that directly or indirectly results in the purchase of advertising materials, supplies, or services by a wholesaler’s license holder or retail license holder. (iii) A retail license holder may not participate directly or indirectly in a transaction in which the license holder pays for or shares the cost for any of the advertising materials, supplies, services, or mailing expenses used to promote a brand owner’s products. (e) (1) Subsections (b) and (c) of this section do not apply to: (i) a holder of a Class 6 pub–brewery license with respect to the malt beverages brewed on the premises; or (ii) a holder of a Class 7 micro–brewery license with respect to the malt beverages brewed on the premises that are sold: 1. on the licensed premises of the brewery; or 2. in a restaurant or brewery pub owned, conducted, and operated by the holder in or adjacent to the brewery for which it is licensed. (2) A holder of a Class 6 pub–brewery license or a Class 7 micro–brewery license may hold or have a financial interest in one retail license that does not apply to premises to which a Class 6 pub–brewery license or Class 7 micro–brewery license applies.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-217

(a) The purpose of this section is to eliminate the undue stimulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages and the practice of manufacturers granting secret discounts, rebates, allowances, free goods, or other inducements to selected license holders that contribute to a disorderly distribution of alcoholic beverages. (b) (1) A licensed manufacturer, resident dealer, or nonresident winery permit holder may not discriminate directly or indirectly in price, discounts, or the quality of merchandise sold between: (i) one dispensary and another dispensary; (ii) one wholesaler and another wholesaler; or (iii) one retailer and another retailer that purchases alcoholic beverages that bear the same brand and trade name, and are similar in age and quality. (2) A nonresident dealer, resident dealer, nonresident winery permit holder, or nonresident unlicensed manufacturer may not use or promote the use of a practice prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection to sell or distribute alcoholic beverages to or through a licensed manufacturer, licensed wholesaler, or county dispensary. (c) A supplier, nonresident dealer, resident dealer, or nonresident winery permit holder may not make a discount, rebate, or depletion allowance that is offered on a product dependent on the pricing policy or practice of the license holder who is invoiced for the product. (d) (1) This section does not restrict a manufacturer, nonresident dealer, resident dealer, or nonresident winery permit holder from limiting the quantity of alcoholic beverages to be sold to a license holder under a voluntary or compulsory rationing plan. (2) A manufacturer, nonresident dealer, resident dealer, or nonresident winery permit holder is not required to sell to all license holders from whom orders are received.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-218

A holder of a manufacturer’s license or the owner of an interest in a distillery, brewery, rectifying, blending, or bottling plant may not enter into an agreement with a retail dealer that limits the purchases or sales of the retail dealer to the products of any producer.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-302

(a) There is a Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license. (b) The license authorizes the license holder to: (1) acquire beer, wine, and liquor from: (i) a license holder that is authorized to sell and deliver the beer, wine, and liquor to a wholesaler; and (ii) a holder of a nonresident dealer’s permit or a resident dealer’s permit that is authorized to sell and deliver beer, wine, and liquor; and (2) sell and deliver beer, wine, and liquor from the licensed premises to: (i) a license holder or permit holder in the State; and (ii) an authorized person outside the State. (c) The annual license fee is $2,000. (d) The license holder may use an additional location for the warehousing, sale, and delivery of beer, wine, and liquor: (1) if approved by the Executive Director following submission of a separate application for each location; and (2) on the payment of a $2,000 fee for each additional location.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-303

(a) There is a Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license. (b) The license authorizes the license holder to: (1) acquire wine and liquor from: (i) a license holder that is authorized to sell and deliver the wine and liquor to a wholesaler; and (ii) a holder of a nonresident dealer’s permit or a resident dealer’s permit that is authorized to sell and deliver wine and liquor; and (2) sell and deliver wine and liquor from the licensed premises to: (i) a license holder or permit holder in the State; and (ii) an authorized person outside the State. (c) The annual license fee is $1,750. (d) The license holder may use an additional location for the warehousing, sale, and delivery of wine and liquor: (1) if approved by the Executive Director following submission of a separate application for each location; and (2) on the payment of a $1,750 fee for each additional location.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-304

(a) There is a Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license. (b) The license authorizes the license holder to: (1) acquire beer and wine from: (i) a license holder that is authorized to sell and deliver the beer and wine to a wholesaler; and (ii) a holder of a nonresident dealer’s permit or a resident dealer’s permit that is authorized to sell and deliver beer and wine; and (2) sell and deliver beer and wine from the licensed premises to: (i) a license holder or permit holder in the State; and (ii) an authorized person outside the State. (c) The annual license fee is $1,500. (d) The license holder may use an additional location for the warehousing, sale, and delivery of beer and wine: (1) if approved by the Executive Director following submission of a separate application for each location; and (2) on the payment of a $1,500 fee for each additional location.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-305

(a) There is a Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license. (b) The license authorizes the license holder to: (1) acquire beer from: (i) a license holder that is authorized to sell and deliver beer to a wholesaler; and (ii) a holder of a nonresident dealer’s permit or a resident dealer’s permit that is authorized to sell and deliver beer; and (2) sell and deliver beer from the licensed premises to: (i) a license holder or permit holder in the State; and (ii) an authorized person outside the State. (c) The annual license fee is $1,250. (d) The license holder may use an additional location for the warehousing, sale, and delivery of beer: (1) if approved by the Executive Director following submission of a separate application for each location; and (2) on the payment of a $1,250 fee for each additional location.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-306

(a) There is a Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license. (b) The license authorizes the license holder to: (1) acquire wine from: (i) a license holder that is authorized to sell and deliver wine to a wholesaler; and (ii) a holder of a nonresident dealer’s permit or a resident dealer’s permit that is authorized to sell and deliver wine; and (2) sell and deliver wine from the licensed premises to: (i) a license holder or permit holder in the State; and (ii) an authorized person outside the State. (c) The annual license fee is $1,250. (d) The license holder may use an additional location for the warehousing, sale, and delivery of wine: (1) if approved by the Executive Director following submission of a separate application for each location; and (2) on the payment of a $1,250 fee for each additional location.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-307

(a) There is a Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license. (b) The license may be issued only to a wine manufacturer that: (1) holds a Class 4 limited winery license; and (2) produces not more than 35,000 gallons of its own wine annually. (c) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell and deliver its own brand of wine produced at the license holder’s premises to: (i) a holder of a retail license that is authorized to acquire the wine; and (ii) a holder of a permit that is authorized to acquire the wine. (2) The license holder may sell its wine to a holder of a wholesaler’s license. (d) The annual license fee is $50. (e) The license holder may use an additional location for the warehousing, sale, and delivery of wine: (1) if approved by the Executive Director following submission of a separate application for each location; and (2) on the payment of a $50 fee for each additional location.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-308

(a) There is a Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license. (b) The license may be issued only to a person that: (1) holds a Class 5 manufacturer’s license, a Class 7 micro–brewery license, or a Class 8 farm brewery license; and (2) produces in the aggregate from all of its locations not more than 45,000 barrels of beer annually. (c) The license authorizes the license holder to: (1) sell and deliver its own beer produced at the license holder’s premises to: (i) a holder of a retail license that is authorized to acquire beer from a wholesaler; and (ii) a holder of a permit that is authorized to acquire beer from a wholesaler; and (2) distribute not more than 5,000 barrels of its own beer annually. (d) The annual license fee is $50. (e) The license holder may use an additional location for the warehousing, sale, and delivery of beer: (1) if approved by the Executive Director following submission of a separate application for each location; and (2) on the payment of a $50 fee for each additional location.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-308.1

§2–308.1. (a) There is a Class 8 liquor wholesaler’s license. (b) The license may be issued only to a person that: (1) holds a: (i) Class 1 distillery license; or (ii) Class 9 limited distillery license; and (2) produces in the aggregate from all of its locations not more than 100,000 gallons of liquor annually. (c) The license authorizes the license holder to: (1) sell and deliver its own liquor produced at the license holder’s premises to: (i) a holder of a retail license that is authorized to acquire liquor from a wholesaler; and (ii) a holder of a permit that is authorized to acquire liquor from a wholesaler; and (2) distribute not more than 27,500 gallons of its own liquor annually. (d) The annual license fee is $100. (e) The license holder may use an additional location for the warehousing, sale, and delivery of liquor: (1) if approved by the Executive Director following submission of a separate application for each location; and (2) on the payment of a $100 fee for each additional location.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-309

Subject to § 2–310 of this subtitle, the sale and delivery of beer or wine from a vehicle under the exclusive control of a holder of a wholesaler’s license constitutes sale and delivery from the wholesaler’s licensed premises if the beer or wine is: (1) beer previously purchased by and delivered to the holder of the wholesaler’s license; or (2) wine or a wine–based beverage with an alcohol content of 6.5% or less by volume.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-310

(a) This section does not apply to a holder of a nonresident winery permit. (b) Before a holder of a wholesaler’s license may sell and deliver alcoholic beverages acquired by the wholesaler to a holder of a retail license, the alcoholic beverages shall come to rest on the licensed premises of the wholesaler.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-311

(a) The holder of a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 wholesaler’s license may obtain more than one such license if separate records are kept. (b) (1) The holder of a rectifying or winery license may apply for and obtain a wholesaler’s license of any class for the same premises or elsewhere as provided under this article. (2) The holder of a Class 4 limited winery license may apply for and obtain a Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license for the same premises or elsewhere as provided under this article. (3) (i) The holder of a Class 5 manufacturer’s license or Class 7 micro–brewery license may apply for and obtain a Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license in accordance with this paragraph. (ii) A holder of a Class 5 manufacturer’s license that was selling the holder’s own beer at wholesale in the State as of January 1, 2013, may obtain a Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license to continue to sell the holder’s own beer at wholesale in the same location in an amount that is not more than 5,000 barrels annually. (iii) A holder of a Class 5 manufacturer’s license that produces in aggregate from all its locations not more than 45,000 barrels of beer annually may obtain a Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license and distribute not more than 5,000 barrels of its own beer annually. (iv) A holder of one or two Class 7 micro–brewery licenses that produces in aggregate from all of its locations not more than 45,000 barrels of beer annually may obtain a Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license and distribute beer that: 1. totals annually not more than 5,000 barrels in aggregate from all of its locations; and 2. has been brewed at the location from where it is distributed. (4) A holder of a Class 9 limited distillery license may apply for and obtain a Class 8 liquor wholesaler’s license, for the same premises or elsewhere as provided under this article, and distribute its own liquor.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-312

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a holder of a wholesaler’s license may directly import alcoholic beverages of the type indicated on the license from outside the continental limits and possessions of the United States if the brand owner provides notice to the Executive Director of the license holder’s jurisdiction and authority to sell the alcoholic beverages. (b) A holder of a wholesaler’s license that imports alcoholic beverages from outside the continental limits and possessions of the United States must: (1) be the brand owner; or (2) purchase the alcoholic beverages: (i) directly from the brand owner or the authorized agent of the brand owner; or (ii) from the authorized United States importer.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-313

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a holder of a wholesaler’s license may not sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a person in the State that does not hold a license or permit under this article. (b) This section does not prohibit a holder of a Class 4 limited winery license and a Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license from also holding a Class A light wine license or a Class A wine license issued under Division II of this article.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-314

(a) A holder of a wholesaler’s license may not sell beer to a retail dealer on terms other than for cash on delivery. (b) A suit or civil action to enforce or collect a claim for credit extended or enforce payment of a check given for payment in violation of this section may not be maintained in the State. (c) A person that violates this section is subject to the penalties provided in § 6–402 of this article.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-315

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Advertisement” includes a graphic or nongraphic sign, display, poster, and placard. (3) “Wholesaling entity” means: (i) a holder of a wholesaler’s license or a person connected with the business of the holder; or (ii) a nonresident dealer or resident dealer of alcoholic beverages. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a wholesaling entity may not have a financial interest in: (i) the premises on or in which a license holder sells alcoholic beverages at retail; or (ii) a business that a license holder conducts. (2) A holder of a Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license may have a financial interest in not more than one Class A licensed premises. (3) A wholesaling entity may not lend money or any other thing of value, make a gift, or offer a gratuity to a retail dealer. (4) A retail dealer may not accept, receive, or make use of money, a gift, or an advertisement provided by a wholesaling entity or become indebted to a wholesaling entity except for the purchase of alcoholic beverages and allied products purchased for resale. (5) A wholesaling entity other than a wholesaler of beer and malt beverages may not provide an advertisement to a retail dealer. (c) (1) This subsection applies only to brewed products. (2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, a nonresident dealer, resident dealer, or beer wholesaler may not provide to a retail license holder an advertisement that: 1. is worth more than $150; and 2. advertises the beer or malt products of a particular brewer, nonresident dealer, resident dealer, or beer wholesaler. (ii) An advertisement provided in accordance with this subsection shall contain brand information that is prominent, permanent, and equal to the life and value of the utilitarian character of the advertising item. (iii) An advertisement that is manufactured by a beer wholesaler and provided to the holder of a retail license may not be worth more than $50 to the holder of the retail license where the advertisement advertises the beer or malt products of the beer wholesaler. (d) (1) This subsection applies only to wine and liquor. (2) An advertisement for use in windows or elsewhere on a retail liquor establishment may be given to a retailer by a brand owner who is engaged in the business of a manufacturing entity if: (i) the utilitarian value is secondary and only incidental to the value as an advertisement; (ii) the total value of an item provided by a brand owner for each of its individual brands for use in any one retail establishment at any one time is not more than $150 for each individual brand; and (iii) the cost of installing these materials does not exceed the usual cost in the locality. (3) (i) In lieu of premanufactured advertising material, materials and labor may be provided by a brand owner for the custom manufacture of an advertising display that: 1. is worth not more than $150; 2. is temporary; and 3. has no other utilitarian value. (ii) A nonresident dealer, resident dealer, or brand owner may not undertake a plan that directly or indirectly results in the purchase of advertising materials, supplies, or services by a holder of a wholesaler’s license or retail license holder. (iii) A holder of a wholesaler’s license or retail license holder may not participate directly or indirectly in a transaction in which the license holder pays for or shares the cost for any of the advertising materials, supplies, services, or mailing expenses used to promote a brand owner’s products. (iv) This subsection does not prevent a holder of a wholesaler’s license from providing brand owners with display materials and installation services at charges computed at not less than the fair market value for these services.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-316

(a) The purpose of this section is to eliminate the undue stimulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages and the practice of wholesalers granting secret discounts, rebates, allowances, free goods, or other inducements to selected license holders that contribute to a disorderly distribution of alcoholic beverages. (b) (1) A licensed wholesaler, resident dealer, or nonresident winery permit holder may not discriminate directly or indirectly in price, discounts, or the quality of merchandise sold between: (i) one dispensary and another dispensary; (ii) one wholesaler and another wholesaler; or (iii) one retailer and another retailer that purchases alcoholic beverages that bear the same brand and trade name, and are similar in age and quality. (2) A nonresident dealer, resident dealer, nonresident winery permit holder, or nonresident unlicensed manufacturer may not use or promote the use of a practice prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection to sell or distribute alcoholic beverages to or through a licensed manufacturer, licensed wholesaler, or county dispensary. (c) A supplier, nonresident dealer, resident dealer, nonresident winery permit holder, or wholesaler may not make a discount, rebate, or depletion allowance that is offered on a product dependent on the pricing policy or practice of the license holder who is invoiced for the product. (d) (1) This section does not restrict a wholesaler, nonresident dealer, resident dealer, or nonresident winery permit holder from limiting the quantity of alcoholic beverages to be sold to a license holder under a voluntary or compulsory rationing plan. (2) A wholesaler, nonresident dealer, resident dealer, or nonresident winery permit holder is not required to sell to all license holders from whom orders are received.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-401

A license or permit is not required for a transport plane furnished with a cocktail lounge or a water vessel carrying passengers or cargo to a foreign port if: (1) alcoholic beverages are purchased from a manufacturer or wholesaler; and (2) satisfactory evidence is submitted in writing to the Executive Director that the alcoholic beverages are for sale or use beyond the continental limits and possessions of the United States.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-402

(a) There is a Class E (water vessel) beer, wine, and liquor license issued by the Executive Director. (b) (1) The license is required to be obtained for each water vessel on which beer, wine, or liquor is sold. (2) The license is valid throughout the State. (c) The license authorizes the owner or operator of a water vessel to sell beer, wine, or liquor for consumption on the vessel if the water vessel is used: (1) for the transportation for hire of passengers from ports in the State to other ports in the State, coastal ports in other states, or foreign ports; or (2) to operate tours within State waterways. (d) The annual license fee is $150.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-404

(a) In this section, “light wine” means wine that contains not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume. (b) There is a Class F (railroad) beer and light wine license issued by the Executive Director. (c) The license is valid throughout the State. (d) The license authorizes the owner or operator of a steam, diesel, or electric railroad in the State or a car on a line of the railroad that is a club, parlor, buffet, observation, sleeping, or dining car to sell beer and light wine in those cars, for consumption in those cars. (e) The annual license fee is $60. (f) (1) Other provisions of this article may not be construed as applying to or affecting the sale of alcoholic beverages under a Class F beer and light wine license. (2) This section may not be considered repealed by a local or general law unless the law expressly refers to and repeals this section.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-405

(a) There is a Class F (railroad) beer, wine, and liquor license issued by the Executive Director. (b) The license is valid throughout the State. (c) The license authorizes the owner or operator of a steam, a diesel, or an electric railroad in the State or a car on a line of the railroad that is a club, a parlor, a buffet, an observation, a sleeping, or a dining car to sell beer, wine, and liquor in those cars, for consumption in those cars. (d) The license shall be kept in the chief operating office of the corporation in the State. (e) The annual license fee is $200. (f) (1) Other provisions of this article may not be construed as applying to or affecting the sale of alcoholic beverages under a Class F beer, wine, and liquor license. (2) This section may not be considered repealed by a local or general law unless the law expressly refers to and repeals this section.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-406

(a) There is a Class G (aircraft) beer, wine, and liquor license issued by the Executive Director. (b) The license is valid throughout the State. (c) The license authorizes the owner or operator of aircraft operated on regularly scheduled flights over any part of the State to sell beer, wine, and liquor in the aircraft for consumption in the aircraft. (d) The annual license fee is $200. (e) This section may not be considered repealed by a local or general law unless the law expressly refers to and repeals this section.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-407

(a) (1) An applicant for a Class E, Class F, or Class G license shall submit to the Executive Director an application in the form that the Executive Director provides. (2) An application shall be made under oath. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the application shall be made on behalf of an entity that is a corporation, a limited liability company, or an incorporated or unincorporated club by three officers or employees residing in the State who are authorized by the entity to apply for the license. (c) (1) If there are fewer than three officers, directors, or authorized individuals of the entity, all officers, directors, or authorized individuals shall make the application. (2) A stockholder on behalf of a close corporation may make the application if: (i) there are no officers or directors of the close corporation; and (ii) there is an affirmative vote of the stockholders holding a majority of the stock. (3) If three principal officers of an entity are applicants for a Class G license, no applicant need be a registered voter, taxpayer, or resident of the State. (4) Except as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, if the application for a Class E or Class F license is made for the use of a limited liability company: (i) the license shall be applied for and issued to three of the authorized individuals for the company, as individuals; and (ii) at least one of the applicants: 1. shall be a registered voter and taxpayer of the State when the application is submitted; and 2. shall have resided in the State for at least 2 years before the application is submitted. (5) In Baltimore City, an authorized individual of a limited liability company who holds a license for the use of the limited liability company that was granted on or before June 1, 2012, need not be a registered voter in Baltimore City. (d) (1) An application shall contain: (i) the name and address of the applicant; (ii) the amount of time the applicant has resided in the State; (iii) the name and address of the entity on whose behalf the license is sought; (iv) the class of license sought; (v) a statement that the applicant: 1. is a citizen of the United States; 2. is at least 21 years old; 3. has not been convicted of a felony; 4. has not had a license for the sale of alcoholic beverages revoked; and 5. if issued a license, will obey all laws relating to the business for which the license is sought; (vi) a statement that the entity for which the license is sought: 1. consents to the issuance of the license; and 2. except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, authorizes the Executive Director to inspect and search at any time, without warrant, the aircraft, railroad car, or water vessel to which the license applies; (vii) the names and addresses of all of the officers of the entity; and (viii) the signatures of the president or vice president of the entity, and the three officers to whom the license shall be issued. (2) An inspection or a search conducted under paragraph (1)(vi)2 of this subsection may not be at a time or in a manner that delays or interferes with the movement of an aircraft, a train, or a water vessel.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-408

(a) A Class E, Class F, or Class G license expires 10 days after the last remaining individual to whom the license is issued dies or is declared incompetent. (b) (1) Before a license under subsection (a) of this section expires, the Executive Director shall issue a replacement license containing the privileges conferred by the original license if: (i) the Executive Director receives from an individual on behalf of the license holder an application for the replacement license within 10 days after the last remaining individual dies or is declared incompetent; and (ii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the application is accompanied by payment of a fee of $1. (2) In Frederick County, a fee may not be charged for a new license. (3) A replacement license expires at the end of the license year.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-502

(a) The Executive Director may issue a State caterer’s license to a person that: (1) is engaged in the business of catering; (2) meets all State and local requirements for and holds all required licenses relating to the conduct of the catering business; (3) holds any catering license that may be required under this article in the jurisdiction in which the person’s principal place of business is located; (4) (i) holds a retail license that may be annually renewed other than a Class C license; or (ii) does not hold a license but has a permanent office and storage facility for alcoholic beverages in the State; and (5) meets all other requirements of this subtitle. (b) A licensed retail dealer that operates only in the jurisdiction under authority of the local licensing board need not acquire a State caterer’s license.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-503

(a) (1) A general statewide or limited statewide caterer’s license authorizes the holder to: (i) acquire alcoholic beverages: 1. if the holder operates under a retail license that may be annually renewed, through a holder of a wholesaler’s license; or 2. except as provided in §§ 25–307, 29–306,32–306, 32–309(e), and 33–305 of this article, through a licensed retail dealer that has off–sale privileges; (ii) serve alcoholic beverages at a catered event anywhere in the State to individuals who have attained the legal drinking age on premises that are unlicensed or for which a temporary license has been issued by the local licensing board; and (iii) except as provided in § 2–504(b)(2) of this subtitle, store unused alcoholic beverages at the holder’s principal place of business for use at other catered events. (2) The holder may sell and serve alcoholic beverages during the hours and on the days that a holder of a Class B license may operate in the jurisdiction where the catered event is conducted. (b) A general statewide caterer’s license authorizes the holder to provide catering services in any jurisdiction in the State. (c) A limited statewide caterer’s license authorizes the holder to provide catering services in not more than three contiguous and designated jurisdictions in the State if the total population of the designated jurisdictions does not exceed 1,000,000, based on the most recent population records of the Maryland Department of Health.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-504

(a) At each catered event at which alcoholic beverages are served, the holder of a general statewide or limited statewide caterer’s license shall: (1) supply service personnel, including bartenders and waiters; (2) ensure that the service personnel are present at all times during the catered event; (3) have at least one individual at the catered event who has been certified by an alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this article; (4) ensure that the sale of food represents at least 70% of the total cost of the catered event; and (5) return all unopened containers of alcoholic beverages to the holder’s principal place of business at the end of the catered event. (b) (1) The holder of a general statewide or limited statewide caterer’s license may not: (i) deliver alcoholic beverages to a catered event without service personnel present on the premises of the catered event; and (ii) except when operating under an on–premises retail license that may be annually renewed issued by a local licensing board, serve alcoholic beverages at: 1. the holder’s principal place of business; or 2. an event for which the holder is a sponsor or promoter. (2) To ensure product integrity, a partially used keg of a malt beverage may not be used at another catered event.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-505

(a) The annual fee for a general statewide caterer’s license is $2,000. (b) (1) The annual fees for a limited statewide caterer’s license are: (i) for designated jurisdictions that have a total population of not more than 300,000, $750; (ii) for designated jurisdictions that have a total population of more than 300,000 but less than 600,000, $1,000; and (iii) for designated jurisdictions that have a total population of at least 600,000, $1,500. (2) The fee for a limited statewide caterer’s license is based on the most recent population records of the designated jurisdictions in which the applicant or limited statewide caterer’s license holder provides catering services, as compiled by the Maryland Department of Health. (c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an applicant for a general statewide or limited statewide caterer’s license that holds a retail license that may be annually renewed and a special catering license or that is required to pay an additional fee to provide catering services in the applicant’s jurisdiction is entitled to a credit against the license fee. (2) The credit may be granted if: (i) the credit does not exceed the additional catering fee required to be paid in the jurisdiction; and (ii) after the credit is applied against the license fee, at least a $250 fee remains to be paid.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 2-506

(a) A local licensing board may conduct an investigation at a catered event to enforce the prohibitions under §§ 6–304 and 6–307 of this article against selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individuals who have not attained the legal drinking age or are visibly under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. (b) If a local licensing board determines that alcoholic beverages were unlawfully sold or provided at a catered event: (1) the local licensing board shall report its findings to the Executive Director; and (2) the Executive Director shall take the action the Executive Director determines is appropriate.
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