# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 2. State-Issued Permits and Licenses

### Subtitle 1. State Permits

#### Section 2-116

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)