# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 2. State-Issued Permits and Licenses

### Subtitle 1. State Permits

#### Section 2-144

(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.

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