(a) This section does not apply to a holder of a Class F license.
In general
(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.
Credits
Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2016, c. 310, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2018, c. 120, § 1, eff. July 1, 2018; Acts 2019, c. 673, § 1, eff. July 1, 2019; Acts 2019, c. 8, § 5.
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
