Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's Limited Beer, Wine, and Liquor Permit

SB 855 creates a new "Manufacturer’s Limited Beer, Wine, and Liquor Permit" for Baltimore County businesses holding specific manufacturer licenses (like Class 5 breweries). It allows these businesses to host private events where licensed caterers or contractors serve sealed beer, wine, and liquor *not* produced by the manufacturer, for on-premises consumption at the business location. The permit requires prior approval from the Baltimore County Board of License Commissioners for each event and prohibits the manufacturer from being affiliated with the caterer. This change directly affects eligible manufacturers seeking to host such private events without altering existing retail alcohol sales rules.