# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 12. Baltimore City

### Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses

#### 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.

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