# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 4. General Licensing Regulation

#### Section 1-405

(a) A license may not be issued for a premises unless the premises conforms to all requirements set out in this article or the Tax - General Article.

(b)

  (1) This subsection does not apply to a Class 8 farm brewery license issued under Sec. 2-210 of this article if the holder of the Class 8 farm brewery license holds a Class 8 farm brewery license first issued on or before July 1, 2015.

  (2) A license or an alcoholic beverages permit may not be issued for a premises unless the premises conforms with all zoning laws, regulations, or ordinances passed in accordance with Division I of the Land Use Article.

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Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)