Title 21. Garrett County — Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-401 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 21–401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);
(2)
§ 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);
(3)
§ 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”);
(4)
§ 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);
(5)
§ 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);
(6)
§ 2–213 (“Additional fees”);
(7)
§ 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);
(8)
§ 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);
(9)
§ 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);
(10)
§ 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages – Prohibited practices”); and
(11)
§ 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 county:
(1)
§ 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”), subject to § 21–403 of this subtitle;
(2)
§ 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”), subject to § 21–403.1 of this subtitle;
(3)
§ 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”), subject to § 21–404 of this subtitle;
(4)
§ 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”), subject to § 21–405.1 of this subtitle;
(5)
§ 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”), subject to §§ 21–405 and 21–405.1 of this subtitle;
(6)
§ 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”), subject to § 21–406 of this subtitle; and
(7)
§ 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”), subject to § 21–407 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-402 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 21–402LinkCopy Citation
A holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to midnight.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-403 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 21–403LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to a Class 1 distillery license in the county.
(b)
A license holder may open on Sundays to engage in the activities listed in § 2–202(c)(5) of this article only in an election district or a precinct in an election district where the voters, in a referendum authorized by law, have approved Sunday sales at a distillery.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-403.1 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 21–403.1LinkCopy Citation
A Class 9 limited distillery license may be issued to a holder of a Class B license that has:
(1)
on–sale privileges for beer, wine, and liquor; and
(2)
off–sale privileges for beer.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-404 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 21–404LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to a Class 2 rectifying license in the county.
(b)
A license holder may open on Sundays to engage in the activities listed in § 2–204(b)(4) of this article only in an election district or a precinct in an election district where the voters, in a referendum authorized by law, have approved Sunday sales at a rectifying facility.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-405 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 21–405LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to a Class 4 limited winery license in the county.
(b)
A license holder may open on Sundays to engage in the activities listed in § 2–206(b)(7) of this article only in an election district or a precinct in an election district where the voters, in a referendum authorized by law, have approved Sunday sales at a winery.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-405.1 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 21–405.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Special Event Permit.
(b)
The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license.
(c)
The permit authorizes the holder to sell for on–premises consumption beer, wine produced by the holder, sparkling wine that is naturally or artificially carbonated, and liquor at a private event for which the entire licensed premises has been rented.
(d)
(1)
The permit shall be used for private parties that are scheduled and reserved at least 7 days in advance of the actual event.
(2)
The permit holder may provide the following services for a private event:
(i)
food and beverage service, including the use of a licensed kitchen and bar facility for preparing and serving meals and beverages on the premises;
(ii)
seating accommodations, including tables for on–premises meal service; and
(iii)
an assembly area that complies with the State’s fire code.
(e)
The permit holder may not:
(1)
have a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the licensed caterer or other contracted party; and
(2)
allow the general public to enter any part of the licensed premises while the private event is being held.
(f)
The permit holder shall purchase beer, sparkling wine that is naturally or artificially carbonated, or liquor intended for sale under the permit from a licensed alcoholic beverages retailer located in the county.
(g)
(1)
The permit holder shall keep all receipts from purchases of alcoholic beverages for 1 year after the date of purchase.
(2)
The receipts shall be made available for inspection by the Board.
(h)
A permit holder that intends to use the permit shall notify the Board at least 7 days before the event is to occur on a form provided by the Board.
(i)
The permit holder shall ensure that:
(1)
service personnel, including bartenders and wait staff, are present at all times during the private event when food or alcoholic beverages are available; and
(2)
at least one permit holder or one employee who is certified by an approved alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this article is on the premises while alcoholic beverages are available.
(j)
(1)
The permit holder may use the permit not more than 32 times in a calendar year.
(2)
A private event may extend up to 7 days if the event is for the same client.
(k)
(1)
A private event may be held Mondays through Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
Sunday sales are allowed from 6 a.m. to midnight in:
(i)
county election districts 11 and 15; and
(ii)
any other county election district or precinct of a county election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this paragraph.
(l)
The permit holder may not store alcoholic beverages that are not produced by the permit holder on the manufacturer’s licensed premises in between events.
(m)
(1)
The annual permit fee is $1,750.
(2)
The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new permit in an amount equal to the annual permit fee.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-406 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 21–406LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to a Class 6 pub–brewery license in the county.
(b)
Section 2–208(d) of this article does not apply in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-407 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 21–407LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to a Class 8 farm brewery license in the county.
(b)
A license holder may open on Sundays during the hours allowed under § 21–2002(e)(2) of this title to engage in the activities listed in § 2–210(c)(1) of this article only in an election district or a precinct in an election district where the voters, in a referendum authorized by law, have approved Sunday sales at a farm.