Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. § 5-2101
Definitions
Effective May 3, 2023Added by Acts 2022, c. 461, § 2, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 462, § 2, eff. July 1, 2022. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.State of Maryland
- (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
- (b) “Advisory Commission” means the Advisory Commission on Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing.
- (c) “Beer” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.
- (d) “Brewery” means an establishment operated under a Class 5 brewery license, Class 6 pub-brewery license, Class 7 micro-brewery license, or Class 8 farm brewery license.
- (e) “Distilled spirits” has the meaning stated in § 5-101 of the Tax--General Article.
- (f) “Distillery” means an establishment operated under a Class 1 distillery license or Class 9 limited distillery license.
- (g) “Fund” means the Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund.
(h) “Grower” means a person who:
- (1) grows grapes, hops, fruit, honey, or grain to be included in manufactured alcohol in the State; and
- (2) produces at least $10,000 worth of these products each year.
- (i) “Viticulture” means the cultivation and study of grapes and grape vines.
- (j) “Wine” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.
- (k) “Winery” means an establishment operated under a Class 3 winery license or Class 4 limited winery license.
Added by Acts 2022, c. 461, § 2, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 462, § 2, eff. July 1, 2022. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.