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MarylandSB 08072026 Regular SessionSenate

Alcoholic Beverages - Class 8 Farm Brewery Licenses

Sponsored By: Jack Bailey (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Alcoholic Beverages - Statewide BillsAgritourismAlcoholic Beverages -see also- AB-By SubdivisionAlcoholic Beverages DistributionAlcoholic Beverages LicensesAlcoholic Beverages Manufacturing -see also- Breweries; etc.Applicants and ApplicationsArt, Music, and Cultural Affairs -see also- EthAff; Mus; etcAwareness and OutreachBoundariesBreweriesCommittees and CommissionsDelivery ServicesDistilleriesFarmers and Farming -see also- Agriculture; FarmlandFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesFood -see also- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood; Milk; etc.Industry and ManufacturingLeases and RentPermits -see also- Building PermitsReportsRetail SalesRules and RegulationsSpecial EventsStandards and Best PracticesStorageTourism -see also- AgritourismWholesale DistributionZoning and Planning

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Bill Overview

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Farm distillery license ends July 2026

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Class 10 farm distillery license is repealed. You cannot distill or sell spirits under that license after that date.

New rules for farm breweries

Beginning July 1, 2026, a Class 8 farm must sell farm products and run agritourism that shows farming and value‑added practices. License holders may only sell beer they produce; reselling other makers’ beer is no longer allowed. Holders may host festivals, live music, and rent space for weddings and similar events, under the law’s event rules. The Executive Director oversees Class 8 operations and removes the food‑to‑alcohol sales ratio. Visitor counts cannot be capped, except by local fire codes.

Zoning checks for alcohol licenses

Beginning July 1, 2026, no alcohol license or permit is issued unless the building meets all zoning rules under the Land Use Article. Older Class 8 farm breweries, first licensed on or before July 1, 2015, are exempt from this zoning‑issuance rule.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jack Bailey

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 222 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 3

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 135 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 861

    5/26/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (135-0)

    4/13/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/9/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {523525/1 Adopted

    4/9/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/9/2026House

  9. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  10. Reassigned to Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/25/2026House

  11. Referred Rules and Executive Nominations

    3/24/2026House

  12. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    3/23/2026Senate

  13. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/20/2026Senate

  14. Floor Amendment {753423/1 (Senator Bailey) Adopted

    3/20/2026Senate

  15. Favorable with Amendments {953928/1 Adopted

    3/20/2026Senate

  16. Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Bailey) Adopted

    3/20/2026Senate

  17. Favorable with Amendments {953928/1

    3/20/2026Senate

  18. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    3/20/2026Senate

  19. Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/11/2026Senate

  20. First Reading Finance

    2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/20/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/6/2026

    PDF

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