# COMAR Title 14 — Independent Agencies

## Subtitle 23 — Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission

### Chapter 04 — Alcoholic Beverage Trade Practices

#### Regulation .07 Third Parties and Charitable Groups.

*COMAR 14.23.04.07*

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.