§ 12-403. Class 7 micro-brewery license

MD Alcoholic B Code § 12-403 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the City.

(b)    The license may be issued only to the holder of:

(1)    a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant located in the City; or

(2)    a Class D alcoholic beverages license that is issued for use on the premises of the existing Class D license located in the 40th Alcoholic Beverages District of the City.

(c)    (1)    Subject to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, the holder of a Class 7 micro–brewery license may:

(i)    brew in two locations using the same Class 7 micro–brewery license; and

(ii)    obtain a Class 2 rectifying license for the premises at the two locations authorized under item (i) of this paragraph.

(2)    The holder of a Class 7 micro–brewery license may brew in two locations using the same Class 7 micro–brewery license if the license holder:

(i)    requests permission by submitting a written application to the Comptroller; and

(ii)    obtains written approval from the Comptroller.

(3)    Before authorizing a holder of a Class 7 micro–brewery license to brew in two locations using the same Class 7 micro–brewery license, the Comptroller shall:

(i)    make a determination that a second location to brew additional capacity is necessary due to insufficient space at the existing Class 7 license location; and

(ii)    consider any other factor relevant to approval of the application.

(4)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a holder of a Class 7 micro–brewery license may not serve or sell beer for on– or off–premises consumption at the second brewing location authorized under this subsection.