# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 23. Howard County

### Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses

#### Section 23-403

(a) The licensed premises for which a Class 7 micro-brewery license is issued may be separate from the restaurant premises for which a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license is issued, but shall be under the same roof.

(b) The Executive Director may issue the Class 7 micro-brewery license not more than 36 months before the restaurant is complete and the Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on-sale) license is issued.

(c) If the restaurant does not obtain a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on-sale) license within 36 months after opening, the Class 7 micro-brewery license is revoked immediately.

(d) A Class 7 micro-brewery license holder may hold a Class 8 farm brewery license for a premises located in the county.

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