Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-401

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§20–401.

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(a) The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);

(2) § 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);

(3) § 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);

(4) § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);

(5) § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);

(6) § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);

(7) § 2–213 (“Additional fees”);

(8) § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);

(9) § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);

(10) § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);

(11) § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and

(12) § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).

(b) The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”), subject to §§ 20–402.1 and 20–408 of this subtitle;

(2) § 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”), subject to § 20–403 of this subtitle;

(3) § 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”), subject to § 20–404 of this subtitle;

(4) § 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”), subject to §§ 20–402.1 and 20–407 of this subtitle;

(5) § 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”), subject to § 20–405 of this subtitle; and

(6) § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”), subject to § 20–406 of this subtitle.

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