MarylandMaryland distilleries may make and bottle multiple brands
Starting July 1, 2026, Maryland Class 9 distilleries may make, process, or bottle multiple brands and do limited production work for other businesses.
What it does
Class 9 distilleries may make, process, or bottle more than one brand of alcoholic drinks, and may make or process up to 31,000 gallons a year for another brand or business.
Argument forDistilleries could offer more variety by making or bottling multiple brands, while taking on some production work for other businesses.
Argument againstThe yearly 31,000-gallon cap could limit how much work a distillery can do for other brands or businesses.
More detail
Class 9 license holders may make, process, or bottle more than one brand of alcoholic drinks. This applies to holders of a Class 9 limited distillery license. A holder may make or process up to 31,000 gallons per calendar year for any other brand or entity. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 26Approved by the Governor Wes Moore - Chapter 860Became Law
- Apr 10Returned Passed
- Apr 9Third Reading PassedPassed Senate
- Apr 8Second Reading Passed
- Apr 8Favorable AdoptedMinor
- Apr 8Favorable Report by FinanceMinor
- Mar 25Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
- Mar 23Referred FinanceMinor
- Mar 23Third Reading PassedPassed House
- Mar 22
- Vote recorded On Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 21Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedMinor
- Mar 21Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and ElectionsMinor
- Mar 11
- Vote recorded On Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 13Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
- Feb 12Reassigned to Government, Labor, and Elections
- Feb 6First Reading Economic MattersIntroduced
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