{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-4-1107","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4–1107","heading":"","body":"(a) This section applies only in a jurisdiction where the local licensing board has adopted regulations to authorize the delivery of alcoholic beverages by a third–party contractor, an independent contractor, or an agent.\n(b) A local licensing board may issue a local delivery service permit.\n(c) The permit authorizes the holder to deliver alcoholic beverages from a retail license holder authorized to deliver alcoholic beverages under § 4–507 of this title to an individual in the jurisdiction where the retail license holder is located.\n(d) A local licensing board may set by regulation:\n(1) the application requirements for the local delivery service permit; and\n(2) additional requirements for holders of the local delivery service permit who deliver alcoholic beverages on behalf of a retail license holder.\n(e) (1) The local licensing board may charge a fee for the local delivery service permit.\n(2) The annual fee for the local delivery service permit is $1,000.\n(f) A local delivery service permit holder may:\n(1) use the delivery service’s employees or independent contractors who are at least 21 years old to deliver alcoholic beverages; and\n(2) facilitate orders for the sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages by telephone, Internet, or other electronic means.\n(g) The purchaser or receiver of alcoholic beverages under this section shall:\n(1) be at least 21 years old; and\n(2) provide valid identification as proof of age on receipt of the alcoholic beverages.\n(h) Alcoholic beverages sold for off–premises delivery under this section shall be:\n(1) provided in the manufacturer’s original sealed container; and\n(2) sold only during the hours the retail license holder is open for in–store purchases.\n(i) An individual delivering alcoholic beverages under a local delivery service permit shall:\n(1) be at least 21 years old; and\n(2) have successfully completed an approved alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this title.\n(j) A local delivery service permit holder may not deliver alcoholic beverages to:\n(1) an individual who does not provide valid identification proving that the individual is at least 21 years old;\n(2) another premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages; or\n(3) an individual located outside the jurisdiction where the retail license holder is located.\n(k) A local delivery service permit holder is subject to the following penalties for violating this section:\n(1) for a first violation, a fine of $1,000;\n(2) for a second violation, a fine of $3,000 and a suspension of the local delivery service permit for 30 days;\n(3) for a third violation, a fine of $6,000 and a suspension of the local delivery service permit for 60 days; and\n(4) for any subsequent violation, revocation of the local delivery service permit.\n(l) The holder of a local delivery service permit may not:\n(1) sell alcoholic beverages; or\n(2) store alcoholic beverages for delivery.\n(m) (1) A person shall apply to the local licensing board for a local delivery service permit before contracting to deliver alcoholic beverages for a retail license holder.\n(2) If a retail license holder contracts with a local delivery service permit holder to deliver alcoholic beverages, the retail license holder and the local delivery service permit holder shall establish a method to ensure that the retail license holder retains control over sales to and payments made from a purchaser for the alcoholic beverages.\n(n) The Executive Director may adopt regulations to enforce this section.","path":["Article - Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gab\u0026section=4-1107","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:56:03Z","sha256":"82c66495b5a8fd9dbf5fcac35855a81ea0c37fb176aa4c6af9ac81efdaef8f2e","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-4-1106","next":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-4-1201"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}