An Act To Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses For The Sale Of Liquor By Manufacturers

Summary

This emergency act revises Maine’s liquor licensing rules so that a person who holds a majority stake in a manufacturing license can also hold majority stakes in up to three on‑premises retail licenses, or up to six if they own at least two manufacturers that together produce 1,000 barrels a year. Licenses issued on or before May 23, 2025 are exempt from these limits. The changes aim to prevent existing owners from being forced to sell or close businesses after a 2025 law capped the number of retail licenses they could hold.

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