Md. Code, Alco. Bev. § 12-403

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 12-403 - Class 7 micro-brewery license
(a) This section applies to a Class 7 micro-brewery license in the City.
(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 City; 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 40th Alcoholic Beverages District of the City.
(c)
(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 beer for on- or off-premises consumption at the second brewing location authorized under this subsection.

Md. Code, AB § 12-403

Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 450, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.