Regulation .07 Third Parties and Charitable Groups.
Regulation .07 Third Parties and Charitable Groups.LinkCopy Citation
A.
In General.
(1)
A third party, acting on behalf of a licensed supplier or licensed wholesaler, may not engage in a promotional activity that would not be approved if it were submitted by the licensed supplier or wholesaler.
(2)
A supplier, licensed wholesaler, or third party may not use a charitable or nonprofit organization, a person or entity affiliated with or related to a licensee, or another third party, as a surrogate to circumvent the alcoholic beverage statutes or regulations.
(3)
A charitable group may engage in independent fund-raising activities on licensed retail premises.
(4)
A charitable group may receive a legitimate, non-product donation from a supplier or licensed wholesaler when the charitable group does not possess a retail license.
(5)
A representative of a third party who engages in an approved alcoholic beverage promotional activity on behalf of a supplier or licensed wholesaler shall obtain a Maryland solicitor's permit in accordance with COMAR 14.23.01.07.
B.
Requests for Approval.
(1)
Information pertaining to promotional activities involving the direct or indirect involvement of a supplier or licensed wholesaler shall be submitted in accordance with Regulation .12 of this chapter.
(2)
When a third party is used to submit a proposal on behalf of the licensee, the proposal shall be accompanied by a letter signed by the licensee or, in the case of a corporation, by a corporate officer of the licensee indicating the licensee's:
(a)
Designation of the relationship of the third party; and
(b)
Acceptance of full responsibility for all activities of the third party while acting on behalf of the licensee.