Title 12. Baltimore City — Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-401 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 12–401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the City without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 2–201 (“Issuance by Executive Director”);
(2)
§ 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);
(3)
§ 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);
(4)
§ 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);
(5)
§ 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);
(6)
§ 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);
(7)
§ 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);
(8)
§ 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”);
(9)
§ 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);
(10)
§ 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);
(11)
§ 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);
(12)
§ 2–213 (“Additional fees”);
(13)
§ 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);
(14)
§ 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);
(15)
§ 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and
(16)
§ 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the City:
(1)
§ 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”), subject to § 12–403 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§ 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”), subject to § 12–404 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-402 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
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A holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday or an election day.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-403 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 12–403LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the City.
(b)
(1)
The license may be issued only to the holder of:
(i)
a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant located in the City; or
(ii)
subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a Class B–D–7 alcoholic beverages license that is issued for use on the premises of the existing Class B–D–7 license located in the 46th alcoholic beverages district of the City.
(2)
The Board may issue a license under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection if the holder of the Class B–D–7 license receives a letter of support from the Ridgely’s Delight Association.
(c)
(1)
Subject to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, the holder of a Class 7 micro–brewery license may:
(i)
brew in two locations using the same Class 7 micro–brewery license; and
(ii)
obtain a Class 2 rectifying license for the premises at the two locations authorized under item (i) of this paragraph.
(2)
The holder of a Class 7 micro–brewery license may brew in two locations using the same Class 7 micro–brewery license if the license holder:
(i)
requests permission by submitting a written application to the Executive Director; and
(ii)
obtains written approval from the Executive Director.
(3)
Before authorizing a holder of a Class 7 micro–brewery license to brew in two locations using the same Class 7 micro–brewery license, the Executive Director shall:
(i)
make a determination that a second location to brew additional capacity is necessary due to insufficient space at the existing Class 7 license location; and
(ii)
consider any other factor relevant to approval of the application.
(4)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a holder of a Class 7 micro–brewery license may not serve or sell beer for on– or off–premises consumption at the second brewing location authorized under this subsection.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-404 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 12–404LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Section 2–216(b) and (d) of this article does not apply to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or Class 4 limited winery license who is issued a Class A2 light wine on–sale and off–sale license with respect to the wine manufactured or bottled on the winery premises.
(b)
(1)
This subsection applies only to a Class 1 distillery and a retail dealer located on contiguous premises in the area commonly known as Port Covington.
(2)
The Class 1 distillery:
(i)
may lend a thing of value, make a gift, or offer a gratuity to the retail dealer; but
(ii)
may not lend money to the retail dealer.
(3)
The retail dealer:
(i)
may accept, receive, or make use of a gift or an advertisement provided by the Class 1 distillery; but
(ii)
may not become indebted to the distillery except for the purchase of alcoholic beverages and allied products purchased for resale.
(4)
Section 2–216(d)of this article regarding advertisements does not apply to the Class 1 distillery and the licensed retailer.