# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 12. Baltimore City

### Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses

#### Section 12-401

(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) Sec. 2-201 ("Issuance by Executive Director");

  (2) Sec. 2-202 ("Class 1 distillery license");

  (3) Sec. 2-203 ("Class 9 limited distillery license");

  (4) Sec. 2-204 ("Class 2 rectifying license");

  (5) Sec. 2-205 ("Class 3 winery license");

  (6) Sec. 2-206 ("Class 4 limited winery license");

  (7) Sec. 2-207 ("Class 5 brewery license");

  (8) Sec. 2-208 ("Class 6 pub-brewery license");

  (9) Sec. 2-210 ("Class 8 farm brewery license");

  (10) Sec. 2-211 ("Residency requirement");

  (11) Sec. 2-212 ("Additional licenses");

  (12) Sec. 2-213 ("Additional fees");

  (13) Sec. 2-214 ("Sale or delivery restricted");

  (14) Sec. 2-215 ("Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited");

  (15) Sec. 2-217 ("Distribution of alcoholic beverages -- Prohibited practices"); and

  (16) Sec. 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) Sec. 2-209 ("Class 7 micro-brewery license"), subject to Sec. 12-403 of this subtitle; and

  (2) Sec. 2-216 ("Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers"), subject to Sec. 12-404 of this subtitle.

#### Section 12-402

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.

#### Section 12-403

(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.

#### Section 12-404

(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.

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