Maryland § 25-307
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 25-307, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-307.
(a) This section does not apply to a holder of a Class F license.
(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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 25-307
What does Maryland Code § 25-307 cover?
Section 25-307 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 25-307?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 25-307 apply to my situation?
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