# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 25. Montgomery County

### Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses

#### Section 25-401

(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) Sec. 2-201 ("Issuance by Comptroller");

  (2) Sec. 2-202 ("Class 1 distillery license");

  (3) Sec. 2-204 ("Class 2 rectifying license");

  (4) Sec. 2-207 ("Class 5 brewery license");

  (5) Sec. 2-210 ("Class 8 farm brewery license");

  (6) Sec. 2-211 ("Residency requirement");

  (7) Sec. 2-212 ("Additional licenses");

  (8) Sec. 2-213 ("Additional fees");

  (9) Sec. 2-214 ("Sale or delivery restricted");

  (10) Sec. 2-217 ("Distribution of alcoholic beverages -- Prohibited practices"); and

  (11) Sec. 2-218 ("Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers -- Prohibited").

(b) Section 2-215 ("Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited") of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.

(c) The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 ("Manufacturer's Licenses") of Division I of this article apply in the county:

  (1) Sec. 2-203 ("Class 9 limited distillery license"), subject to Sec. 25-406 of this subtitle;

  (2) Sec. 2-205 ("Class 3 winery license"), subject to Sec. 25-403 of this subtitle;

  (3) Sec. 2-206 ("Class 4 limited winery license"), subject to Sec. 25-407 of this subtitle;

  (4) Sec. 2-208 ("Class 6 pub-brewery license"), subject to Sec. 25-404 of this subtitle;

  (5) Sec. 2-209 ("Class 7 micro-brewery license"), subject to Sec. 25-405 of this subtitle; and

  (6) Sec. 2-216 ("Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers"), subject to Sec. 25-405 of this subtitle.

#### Section 25-402

A holder of a manufacturer's license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to the Alcohol Beverage Services from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.

#### Section 25-403

The Board may issue a Class D beer and wine license to a holder of a Class 3 winery license that produces not more than 20,000 gallons in a year.

#### Section 25-404

(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.

(c) A holder of the license shall enter into a written agreement with the Alcohol Beverage Services for the sale and resale of malt beverages brewed under the license.

#### Section 25-405

(a) This section applies to a Class 7 micro-brewery (on- and off-sale) license in the county.

(b) The license may be issued to the holder of:

  (1) a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on-sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant located in the county;

  (2) subject to subsection (c) of this section, a Class D beer and wine license that is issued for the sale of beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on- and off-premises consumption;

  (3) a Class H beer and wine license that is issued for the sale of beer and wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on-premises consumption;

  (4) a Class BD-BWL license that is issued for the sale of beer and wine for on- and off-premises consumption, and liquor for on-premises consumption, at the place described in the license;

  (5) a Class B-BWL (clubhouse/lodge) license that is issued for the sale of beer and wine for on- and off-premises consumption, and liquor for on-premises consumption, at the place described in the license; or

  (6) a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license that is issued for the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption, at the place described in the license.

(c) The Executive Director may not issue more than an aggregate amount of two Class 7 micro-brewery licenses to holders of Class D beer and wine licenses in the Town of Kensington.

(d) A holder of the license shall enter into a written agreement with the Alcohol Beverage Services for the sale and resale of malt beverages brewed under the license.

(e)

  (1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, the holder of a Class 7 micro-brewery license may:

    (i) brew in two locations using the same Class 7 micro-brewery license; and

    (ii) obtain a Class 2 rectifying license for the premises at the two locations authorized under item (i) of this paragraph.

  (2) The holder of a Class 7 micro-brewery license may brew in two locations using the same Class 7 micro-brewery license if the license holder:

    (i) requests permission by submitting a written application to the Executive Director; and

    (ii) obtains written approval from the Executive Director.

  (3) Before authorizing a holder of a Class 7 micro-brewery license to brew in two locations using the same Class 7 micro-brewery license, the Executive Director shall:

    (i) make a determination that a second location to brew additional capacity is necessary due to insufficient space at the existing Class 7 license location; and

    (ii) consider any other factor relevant to approval of the application.

  (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a holder of a Class 7 micro-brewery license may not serve or sell malt beverages for on- or off-premises consumption at the second brewing location authorized under this subsection.

(f) A holder of a Class B-BWL (clubhouse/lodge) license that is issued a Class 7 micro-brewery license is not subject to the licensure restriction on holders of Class 7 micro-brewery licenses set forth under Sec. 2-216(e)(2) of this article.

#### Section 25-406

A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on-sale) license, a Class B-K beer, wine, and liquor license, or a Class D beer, wine, and liquor (on-sale) license may be issued a Class 9 limited distillery license to sell the distilled products that the holder manufactures for on- and off-premises consumption.

#### Section 25-407

(a) A holder of a Class B-BWL (clubhouse/lodge) license may be issued a Class 4 limited winery license to sell and serve the fermented and distilled products that the holder manufactures for on- and off-premises consumption.

(b) The restrictions under Sec. 2-206(b)(5)(iii), (6)(ii), and (9) and the notice requirement under Sec. 2-206(b)(9) of this article do not apply to a license issued under this section.

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