Title 31. Washington County — Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-401 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 31–401LinkCopy 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)
§ 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);
(3)
§ 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);
(4)
§ 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);
(5)
§ 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);
(6)
§ 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);
(7)
§ 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);
(8)
§ 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);
(9)
§ 2–213 (“Additional fees”);
(10)
§ 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);
(11)
§ 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);
(12)
§ 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and
(13)
§ 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)
§ 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”), subject to § 31–402.1 of this subtitle;
(2)
§ 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”), subject to § 31–402.1 of this subtitle;
(3)
§ 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”), subject to § 31–403 of this subtitle;
(4)
§ 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”), subject to § 31–404 of this subtitle; and
(5)
§ 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”), subject to § 31–405 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-402 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 31–402LinkCopy Citation
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 or an election day.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-402.1 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 31–402.1LinkCopy 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 an event for which the entire licensed premises has been rented.
(d)
The license holder shall purchase beer, sparkling wine that is naturally or artificially carbonated, or liquor intended for sale under the permit from a licensed retailer.
(e)
The license holder shall keep all receipts of purchase of alcoholic beverages for 1 year after the date of purchase.
(f)
The license holder that intends to use the permit shall notify the Board at least 1 week before the event is to occur.
(g)
The license holder may use the permit not more than 32 times in a year.
(h)
The annual permit fee is $1,000.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-403 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 31–403LinkCopy 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. § 31-404 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 31–404LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the county.
(b)
Notwithstanding § 2–209(b) of this article, 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; or
(2)
a Class D alcoholic beverages license that is issued for use on the premises of the existing Class D license located in the county.
(c)
The Executive Director may not issue a license for premises on property that has been leased unless the landlord of the property presents to the Executive Director a receipt or certificate showing that there are no unpaid taxes due to the State, a county, or any local government from the landlord or any entity in which the landlord has a direct or indirect interest that:
(1)
is proprietary; or
(2)
has been obtained by a loan, mortgage, or lien, or in any other manner.
(d)
Notwithstanding § 2–209(g) of this article, for the holder of a Class D license in the county 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.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-405 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 31–405LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section and § 2–215 of this article do not apply to a:
(1)
club that is the holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license; or
(2)
hotel that is the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(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 § 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 § 2–215 of this article.
(c)
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.