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MD HB999

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Luke Clippinger

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the restriction that Class 9 limited distillery license holders may only maintain one brand at a time for each product type (brandy, rum, whiskey, alcohol, neutral spirits), allowing multiple brands

  • Authorizes Class 9 license holders to manufacture or rectify products for other brands or entities, capped at 31,000 gallons per calendar year

  • Retains existing production limits: maximum 100,000 gallons total production and 31,000 gallons for retail sales on premises annually

  • Amends Section 2-203 of the Maryland Annotated Code of Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis

  • Effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Alcoholic Beverages - Class 9 Limited Distillery License - Alteration

Alcoholic Beverages Licenses

Last Action

Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Government, Labor, and Elections2/12/2026
Economic Matters2/6/2026

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