# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 26. Prince George's County

### Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses

#### Section 26-401

(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. 2-203 ("Class 9 limited distillery license");

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

  (5) Sec. 2-205 ("Class 3 winery license");

  (6) Sec. 2-206 ("Class 4 limited winery license");

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

  (8) Sec. 2-208 ("Class 6 pub-brewery license");

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

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

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

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

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

  (14) Sec. 2-216 ("Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers");

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

  (16) Sec. 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) Sec. 2-209 ("Class 7 micro-brewery license"), subject to Sec. 26-403 of this subtitle; and

  (2) Sec. 2-215 ("Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited"), subject to Sec. 26-405 of this subtitle.

#### Section 26-402

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

#### Section 26-403

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

(b) The license may be issued only 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; and

  (2) a Class D alcoholic beverages license that is issued for use on the premises of the existing Class D license located in the 22nd alcoholic beverages district of the county.

(c) In the 22nd alcoholic beverages district of the county only, for a holder of a Class D license the hours and days for retail sales under the Class 7 micro-brewery license are those established for a Class D license in the county.

#### Section 26-404

(a) There is a Class B-MB/22 license in the county.

(b) The license may be issued only to a holder of a Class 7 micro-brewery license in the 22nd legislative district.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to sell liquor by the drink for on-premises consumption.

(d) A license holder may also hold a Class D license.

(e) The annual license fee is $1,090.

#### Section 26-405

(a)

  (1) A cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer.

  (2) For purposes of construing Sec. 2-215 of this article:

    (i) a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and

    (ii) a check that is given in payment for alcoholic beverages to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence in a civil case of a violation of this section or Sec. 2-215 of this article.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

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