// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2024 PER CHAPTER 594 OF 2023 // (a) This section does not apply to the holder of a: (1) Class 2 rectifying license; (2) Class 3 winery license; or (3) Class 6 pub–brewery license. (b) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, a holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell and deliver a product produced under the holder’s license to an individual located in the State if: (1) the delivery is made by an employee who is: (i) at least 18 years old; and (ii) certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; (2) the purchaser, or another individual at least 21 years old designated by the purchaser, is physically present to receive the alcoholic beverages at the time and place of delivery; (3) the purchaser pays for the purchase at the time of the order; and (4) the deliverer and the individual receiving the delivery each endorse a delivery form that the Executive Director approves at the time of delivery certifying that: (i) the individual receiving the delivery claimed to be at least 21 years old and the claim was supported by documentary evidence; (ii) the individual receiving the delivery knew that it is a criminal offense for alcoholic beverages to be ry claimed to be at least 21 years old and the claim was supported by documentary evidence; (ii) the individual receiving the delivery knew that it is a criminal offense for alcoholic beverages to be given to an individual under the age of 21 years; and (iii) the deliverer examined the recipient’s identification. (c) A holder of a manufacturer’s license may directly ship alcohol to a consumer on request, only if the Executive Director: (1) authorized, on or before April 6, 2023, the direct shipment of alcohol by the holder of a manufacturer’s license; and (2) authorizes the direct shipment after determining that: (i) the shipment can be completed safely using a common carrier in accordance with other applicable laws; and (ii) all applicable sales and excise taxes are paid. (d) A holder of a manufacturer’s license may not directly ship to a consumer during a calendar year: (1) an amount of liquor that exceeds the equivalent of 18 standard size 750 milliliter bottles; or (2) an amount of beer that exceeds 3,456 ounces.
Maryland Legal Code