§ 2-144

Maryland § 2-144

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gab: Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis
• Title: 2

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(a) To qualify for a direct wine shipper’s permit, an applicant shall be:

(1) a person licensed outside the State to engage in the manufacture of wine; or

(2) a holder of a Class 3 manufacturer’s license or a Class 4 manufacturer’s license.

(b) (1) To qualify for a direct wine delivery permit, an applicant shall be:

(i) a person licensed in the State to engage in the manufacture of wine; and

(ii) a holder of a Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license.

(2) The holder of a direct wine delivery permit issued under this subsection may sell and deliver the permit holder’s own product to an individual in the State if:

(i) the delivery is made by an employee who is:

1. at least 18 years old; and

2. certified by an approved alcohol awareness program;

(ii) the purchaser, or another individual at least 21 years old designated by the purchaser, is physically present to receive the wine at the time and place of delivery;

(iii) the purchaser pays for the purchase at the time of order; and

(iv) the direct wine deliverer and the individual receiving the delivery each endorse a delivery form that the Executive Director approves certifying that the direct wine deliverer examined the recipient’s government–issued identification and the recipient was at least 21 years old.