§4–507.

    (a)    This section does not apply to:

        (1)    the delivery of wine from a direct wine shipper to a consumer using a common carrier in accordance with Title 2, Subtitle 1, Part V of this article; or

        (2)    the holder of a common carrier permit in the course of delivering directly shipped wine in accordance with Title 2, Subtitle 1, Part V of this article.

    (b)    Retail delivery to a purchaser of alcoholic beverages is prohibited unless:

        (1)    a retail license holder obtains a letter of authorization from the local licensing board to make deliveries; and

        (2)    the delivery is made from the licensed premises by:

            (i)    the retail license holder;

            (ii)    an employee of the retail license holder; or

            (iii)    a third–party contractor, an independent contractor, or an agent that:

                1.    holds a local delivery service permit issued under § 4–1107 of this title; and

                2.    has contracted with the retail license holder to make deliveries of alcoholic beverages.