Maryland § 2-144

§ 2-144.

    (a)    To qualify for a direct wine shipper’s permit, an applicant shall be:

        (1)    a person licensed outside the State to engage in the manufacture of wine; or

        (2)    a holder of a Class 3 manufacturer’s license or a Class 4 manufacturer’s license.

    (b)    (1)    To qualify for a direct wine delivery permit, an applicant shall be:

            (i)    a person licensed in the State to engage in the manufacture of wine; and

            (ii)    a holder of a Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license.

        (2)    The holder of a direct wine delivery permit issued under this subsection may sell and deliver the permit holder’s own product to an individual in the State if:

            (i)    the delivery is made by an employee who is:

                1.    at least 18 years old; and

                2.    certified by an approved alcohol awareness program;

            (ii)    the purchaser, or another individual at least 21 years old designated by the purchaser, is physically present to receive the wine at the time and place of delivery;

            (iii)    the purchaser pays for the purchase at the time of order; and

            (iv)    the direct wine deliverer and the individual receiving the delivery each endorse a delivery form that the Executive Director approves certifying that the direct wine deliverer examined the recipient’s government–issued identification and the recipient was at least 21 years old.