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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration
 

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Manufacturers

Overview

Permits the manufacturing and sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption and for on-premises consumption with an added On-Site Sales and Consumption Endorsement.

There are four (4) types of manufacturer licenses available:

  • Class A - Spirits/Beer/Wine
  • Class A - Wine Only
  • Class B - Beer
  • Class C - Baked goods with a maximum of 5 percent ABV

A/B type applicants/licensees may seek any combination of license endorsements, including On-Site Sales and Consumption, Tasting Permits, Entertainment Endorsement, Summer Garden/Sidewalk Café, and Streatery, to expand their scope of operations in their initial application or anytime afterward.

Eligibility

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. 

Board Orders and Settlement Agreement terms apply and may affect eligibility.

To Apply

Applicants must submit an Alcohol License Application. Applications are subject to a public comment period and ABC Board approval.

Licensees seeking to modify their business operations, including adding an endorsement or a change of hours, trade name, or ownership, must submit the appropriate application(s). See Applications and Forms.

Valid Period and Fees

Licenses are valid for up to three (3) years from the date of issuance. Licenses of the same class and type expire on the same day regardless of issuance date.

See Fee and Renewal Schedule.

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