Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 25-307 - Monopoly control(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.