Maryland HB1552 establishes a Class L beer, wine, and liquor license for on-premises sales and samples.

Maryland HB1552 creates a Class L beer, wine, and liquor license, which local licensing boards can issue to holders of a manufacturer’s license. This license allows the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor produced by themselves or another manufacturer’s license holder on-premises. It also permits the provision of samples of these beverages. The license fees are set at $250 annually, and the hours of sale mirror those of the underlying manufacturer’s license. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maryland HB1552 establishes a Class L beer, wine, and liquor license for on-premises sales and samples.

Maryland HB1552 creates a Class L beer, wine, and liquor license, which local licensing boards can issue to holders of a manufacturer’s license. This license allows the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor produced by themselves or another manufacturer’s license holder on-premises. It also permits the provision of samples of these beverages. The license fees are set at $250 annually, and the hours of sale mirror those of the underlying manufacturer’s license. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.