This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the county. Notwithstanding § 2–209(b) of this article, the license may be issued only to a holder of: a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant in the county; or a Class MEC license that is issued for use on the premises of the Class MEC license if the premises is located in the Ballenger (23rd) election district. The license holder is not subject to the manufacturing and licensing prohibitions under § 2–209(e) of this article.