§ 2–144
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 2-144 (2026)
Title 2. State-Issued Permits and Licenses
Subtitle 1. State Permits
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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.