This section does not apply to: the delivery of wine from a direct wine shipper to a consumer using a common carrier in accordance with Title 2, Subtitle 1, Part V of this article; or the holder of a common carrier permit in the course of delivering directly shipped wine in accordance with Title 2, Subtitle 1, Part V of this article. Retail delivery to a purchaser of alcoholic beverages is prohibited unless: a retail license holder obtains a letter of authorization from the local licensing board to make deliveries; and the delivery is made from the licensed premises by: the retail license holder; an employee of the retail license holder; or a third–party contractor, an independent contractor, or an agent that: holds a local delivery service permit issued under § 4–1107 of this title; and has contracted with the retail license holder to make deliveries of alcoholic beverages.