§2–219.    IN EFFECT

    // 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 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.