Delaware § 714 - Places for keeping spirits, wines or beer.

Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 714 — Places for keeping spirits, wines or beer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 714. Places for keeping spirits, wines or beer.

No person shall keep spirits, wines or beer in the State except:

(1) In an establishment licensed by the Commissioner to sell alcoholic liquor;

(2) In an establishment where it is expressly permitted by the Commissioner to keep alcoholic liquor;

(3) In an establishment where, by exception, it is permitted by law to keep alcoholic liquors;

(4) In the residence of any person, provided the alcoholic liquor is not kept with intent to sell the same, but one sale shall suffice to establish such intent;

(5) In the office of a physician, pharmacist or veterinarian for medicinal purposes only, and in the office of a clergyman for sacramental purposes only;

(6) In the baggage of an individual who is transporting alcoholic liquor for such individual’s use;

(7) In a church, chapel, or other place for religious worship or a dependence thereof where sacramental wine may be kept.

38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  36;  Code 1935, §  6165;  41 Del. Laws, c. 251, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  63;  67 Del. Laws, c. 109, §§  19, 22;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  11;  84 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 47; 

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What does Delaware Code § 714 cover?

Section 714 ("Places for keeping spirits, wines or beer.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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