Md. Code, Economic Development § 5-2101
This is the official text of Md. Code, Economic Development § 5-2101, part of Maryland’s Code, Economic Development — governs the state's economic development programs.
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§5–2101.
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(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Advisory Commission” means the Advisory Commission on Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing.
(c) “Beer” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.
(d) “Brewery” means an establishment operated under a Class 5 brewery license, Class 6 pub–brewery license, Class 7 micro–brewery license, or Class 8 farm brewery license.
(e) “Distilled spirits” has the meaning stated in § 5–101 of the Tax – General Article.
(f) “Distillery” means an establishment operated under a Class�1 distillery license or Class 9 limited distillery license.
(g) “Fund” means the Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund.
(h) “Grower” means a person who:
(1) grows grapes, hops, fruit, honey, or grain to be included in manufactured alcohol in the State; and
(2) produces at least $10,000 worth of these products each year.
(i) “Viticulture” means the cultivation and study of grapes and grape vines.
(j) “Wine” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.
(k) “Winery” means an establishment operated under a Class 3 winery license or Class 4 limited winery license.
(b) “Advisory Commission” means the Advisory Commission on Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing.
(c) “Beer” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.
(d) “Brewery” means an establishment operated under a Class 5 brewery license, Class 6 pub–brewery license, Class 7 micro–brewery license, or Class 8 farm brewery license.
(e) “Distilled spirits” has the meaning stated in § 5–101 of the Tax – General Article.
(f) “Distillery” means an establishment operated under a Class�1 distillery license or Class 9 limited distillery license.
(g) “Fund” means the Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund.
(h) “Grower” means a person who:
(1) grows grapes, hops, fruit, honey, or grain to be included in manufactured alcohol in the State; and
(2) produces at least $10,000 worth of these products each year.
(i) “Viticulture” means the cultivation and study of grapes and grape vines.
(j) “Wine” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.
(k) “Winery” means an establishment operated under a Class 3 winery license or Class 4 limited winery license.
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