ATCC Maryland

07/16/2026

Since 2019, breweries in the State of Maryland have been reporting the amount of beer produced each year. Beginning in fiscal year 2025, distilleries and wineries now report their total annual production amounts as well.

Along with these production numbers, manufacturers also report the amount of alcohol sold to consumers for on-premises and off-premises consumption.

To see how much these manufacturers produce, read the full report here:

https://online.fliphtml5.com/leeye/hjnf/ =1

07/10/2026

Did you know the ESD tax rate has changed since it was first implemented in 2017?

2017: 6%
2021: 12%
2024: 20% (current rate)

The ATCC surveyed 371 retailers to see whether they charge the correct tax rate at the time of an ESD purchase. Learn more about the survey and results here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/leeye/tfxa/

07/02/2026

The ATCC will be closed tomorrow, Friday July 3 in observance for the Fourth of July holiday.

We will reopen on Monday July 6.

06/25/2026

The ATCC's 2024 To***co Retail Modernization Act report maps to***co retailer density by square mile across all 24 jurisdictions. Baltimore City leads at 15.91 cigarette retailers per square mile, while rural counties like Garrett report just 0.07.

Read the full report:
https://sb1056.glide.page/dl/948810

06/19/2026

The ATCC will be closed today, Friday , June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

We will reopen on Monday, June 22.

06/18/2026

Please join us today for the ATCC Monthly Commission Meeting at 3:00 pm! The meeting link is here:
https://tinyurl.com/yfkdnw3s

If you can’t attend at 3:00 pm, no worries! The meeting recording will be available later on our website here: https://loom.ly/KNEX7KI

06/11/2026

In fiscal year 2025, alcohol wholesalers delivered a total of:

14,795,459 gallons of distilled spirits,
11,776,354 gallons of wine, and
71,408,301 gallons of beer to retailers throughout the State of Maryland.

To see the delivery totals by county, read the full report here:
https://online.fliphtml5.com/leeye/hjnf/ =1

06/08/2026

We are honored to share that the Maryland Alcohol, To***co, and Cannabis Commission (ATCC) received 1st Place in the 2026 National Association of Government Communicators - NAGC (NAGC) Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards in the Educational or Instructional Video category for our webinar and video series, The ATCC and the Maryland Three-Tier System.

Developed by Communications Officer Michael Nguyen the series was created to help make Maryland's alcoholic beverages industry easier to understand for the public, prospective entrepreneurs, and communities that may not always see themselves represented in the industry.

The four-part series explains how Maryland’s three-tier alcohol system works, clarifies ATCC’s role as a regulator and enforcement agency, and features real Maryland business owners through documentary-style profile videos filmed across the state.

The series includes:

Episode 1 – The ATCC and the Maryland Three-Tier System**
An overview of Maryland’s alcohol regulatory system and ATCC’s role within it.

Episode 2 – Crafting Success
Featuring Checkerspot Brewing Company, Clyopatra Winery & Vineyard , and Copper Compass Craft Distilling Co., highlighting Maryland’s manufacturing tier.

Episode 3 – Connecting the Dots**
Featuring Prestige-Ledroit Distributing Co., and Chesapeake Beverage, exploring the role of Maryland wholesalers and distributors.

Episode 4 – Retail Ready
Featuring Jasper's Restaurant and Off the Rox Wine & Beer, focusing on retail licensing, restaurant operations, and customer-facing businesses.

Produced entirely in-house in partnership with the Small Business Development Center Maryland Small Business Development Center, this project reflects ATCC’s continued commitment to transparency, education, and public engagement.

One judge noted:
“The comprehensive nature of this entry is impressive, especially when most of the work was done by one person. The stories are well told — video, audio, pacing, writing and overall editing.”

Watch the full webinar series:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnglIjnZeI83ULJcOOjt7xf67rxRC3b1I

Watch the entrepreneur profile videos:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnglIjnZeI82OSllI3qLcw38-uoSG_V63

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

In December 2024, the ATCC began receiving multiple complaints from communities across Maryland about retailers failing to apply the correct sales tax on ESD products.

In response, ATCC Field Enforcement Division agents launched an investigation—conducting unannounced visits and purchasing ESD products to verify the tax being charged.

The findings were serious enough that the ATCC filed 19 criminal summonses against individuals for misrepresentation of sales tax or failure to remit tax as required by law. These early complaints and enforcement actions ultimately led to the statewide survey of 371 retailers, revealing widespread inaccuracies in ESD tax application.

Learn more about the investigation and full results in the Retailer Adherence to Maryland Tax Requirements Report: https://online.fliphtml5.com/leeye/tfxa/ "