Alcoholic Beverages – Class L Beer, Wine, and Liquor License – Established

SB 958 establishes a new Class L license for manufacturers of beer, wine, and liquor in Maryland. It allows existing manufacturer license holders to sell their own products and provide free samples for on-premises consumption at their production facilities. The license requires an annual $250 fee and matches the sales hours of the underlying manufacturer’s license. This bill directly affects beverage manufacturers seeking to sell directly to customers at their production sites, not restaurants or retailers.