1. (a) This section applies to a Class 7 micro-brewery license in the City.

2. (b) (1) The license may be issued only to the holder of:

   1. (i) 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. (ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a Class B-D-7 alcoholic beverages license that is issued for use on the premises of the existing Class B-D-7 license located in the 46th alcoholic beverages district of the City.
   3. (2) The Board may issue a license under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection if the holder of the Class B-D-7 license receives a letter of support from the Ridgely's Delight Association.

3. (c)

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

      1. (i) brew in two locations using the same Class 7 micro-brewery license; and
      2. (ii) obtain a Class 2 rectifying license for the premises at the two locations authorized under item (i) of this paragraph.

   2. (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:

      1. (i) requests permission by submitting a written application to the Executive Director; and
      2. (ii) obtains written approval from the Executive Director.

   3. (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 Executive Director shall:

      1. (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
      2. (ii) consider any other factor relevant to approval of the application.
   4. (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.

Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 450, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023; Acts 2026, c. 844, § 1, eff. June 1, 2026; Acts 2026, c. 845, § 1, eff. June 1, 2026.