Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB803: Alcoholic Beverages - Class 3 Wineries and Class 4 Limited Wineries - Alterations
Status: Signed into law, May 26, 2026
Expanding the definition of "pomace brandy" authorized to be produced and sold by the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license; clarifying that the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license must report all pomace brandy distilled and bottled by the holder as a distilled spirit for purposes of the alcoholic beverage tax; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Montgomery County to issue a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license to the holder of a Class 3 winery license under certain circumstances; etc.
What the bill says
An act concerning Alcoholic Beverages - Class 3 Wineries and Class 4 Limited Wineries - Bulk Wine and Pomace Brandy Alterations FOR the purpose of expanding the definition of "pomace brandy" authorized to be produced and sold by the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license; authorizing the holder of a Class 3 winery license to acquire bulk wine from the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license; authorizing the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license to sell and deliver bulk wine to the holder of a Class 3 winery license…
From the enrolled text, June 3, 2026:
AN ACT concerning Alcoholic Beverages - Class 3 Wineries and Class 4 Limited Wineries - Bulk Wine and Pomace Brandy Alterations FOR the purpose of expanding the definition of "pomace brandy" authorized to be produced and sold by the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license; authorizing the holder of a Class 3 winery license to acquire bulk wine from the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license; authorizing the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license to sell and deliver bulk wine to the holder of a Class 3 winery license; clarifying that the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license must report all pomace brandy distilled and bottled by the holder as a distilled spirit for purposes of the alcoholic beverage tax; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Montgomery County to issue a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license to the holder of a Class 3 winery license under certain circumstances; and generally relating to Class 3 wineries and Class 4 limited wineries. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Section 1-101(a) and, 2-206(a), (b), and (e)(1), and 25-102 Annotated Code of Maryland (2024 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Section 2-205 and 2-206(c)(1) 1-101(bb), 2-205, …