# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 2. State-Issued Permits and Licenses

### Subtitle 1. State Permits

#### Section 2-142

(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)

  (1) "Common carrier" means a business entity that:

    (i) holds itself out as being available to the public to transport in interstate or foreign commerce for compensation any class of passenger or property; and

    (ii) holds a common carrier permit issued under Sec. 2-151 of this subtitle.

  (2) "Common carrier" does not include a business entity that transports only property the business entity owns or that is consigned to the business entity.

(c) "Direct wine deliverer" means the holder of a direct wine delivery permit issued under this part.

(d) "Direct wine shipper" means the holder of a direct wine shipper's permit issued under this part.

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