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Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-307

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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