# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 2. State-Issued Permits and Licenses

### Subtitle 1. State Permits

#### Section 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.

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