§ 25–307
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 25-307 (2026)
Title 25. Montgomery County
Subtitle 3. Alcohol Beverage Services
§ 25–307LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to a holder of a Class F license.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraphs (2) through (8) of this subsection:
(i)
the Services has a monopoly on the wholesale distribution of beer, wine, and liquor and retail distribution of off–sale liquor in the county, subject to § 1–319 of this article; and
(ii)
a person may sell only alcoholic beverages that are purchased from the Services.
(2)
The holders of the following wholesaler’s licenses may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages for resale to a dispensary:
(i)
a Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor license;
(ii)
a Class 2 wine and liquor license;
(iii)
a Class 3 beer and wine license;
(iv)
a Class 4 beer license; or
(v)
a Class 5 wine license.
(3)
The holder of a Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license or nonresident winery permit may sell or deliver wine directly to a dispensary, restaurant, or other retail dealer in the county.
(4)
The holder of a Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license or nonresident brewery permit may sell or deliver its own beer to a dispensary, restaurant, or other retail dealer in the county.
(5)
The holder of a Class 8 liquor wholesaler’s license or nonresident distillery permit may sell or deliver its own liquor to a dispensary, restaurant, or other retail dealer authorized to sell liquor in the county.
(6)
A holder of a direct wine shipper’s permit may ship wine directly to a consumer in the county.
(7)
A dispensary, restaurant, or other retail dealer in the county may purchase wine directly from a holder of a Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license or of a nonresident winery permit.
(8)
A dispensary, restaurant, or other retail dealer in the county may purchase beer directly from a holder of a Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license or of a nonresident brewery permit.
(9)
A dispensary, restaurant, or other retail dealer authorized to sell liquor in the county may purchase liquor directly from a holder of a Class 8 liquor wholesaler’s license or of a nonresident distillery permit.
(10)
A holder of a charity wine auction permit in the county may receive and sell wine obtained from any source listed under § 2–137 of this article.