§ 2–116
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 2-116 (2026)
Title 2. State-Issued Permits and Licenses
Subtitle 1. State Permits
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(a)
There is a private bulk sales permit.
(b)
The Executive Director may issue the permit to an individual who:
(1)
is at least 21 years old;
(2)
is a resident of the State;
(3)
files with the Executive Director an inventory of all alcoholic beverages to be sold; and
(4)
certifies that all alcoholic beverages to be sold:
(i)
have been acquired legally and transported into the State in accordance with this article; and
(ii)
are owned by the individual at the time of application.
(c)
The permit authorizes the holder to sell the permit holder’s private stock of alcoholic beverages to a person in accordance with this section.
(d)
A sale under the permit may:
(1)
be made by:
(i)
the permit holder; or
(ii)
an unlicensed agent or auction company acting on behalf of the permit holder;
(2)
take place on:
(i)
a premises not licensed under this article; or
(ii)
a private room of an on–sale retail license holder; and
(3)
be made to:
(i)
a State resident who is at least 21 years old;
(ii)
a retail dealer who holds the proper class of license; or
(iii)
a person outside the State, if the person may ship alcoholic beverages purchased under the permit to the person’s home state or state of ultimate destination.
(e)
(1)
A permit expires 60 days after it is issued.
(2)
A person may not be issued more than two permits in a calendar year.
(f)
The permit fee:
(1)
is $25; and
(2)
covers the sale of a specific inventory of alcoholic beverages.
(g)
The Executive Director may adopt regulations regarding any activity relating to the permit, including record–keeping and reporting requirements.