Md. Code, AB§ 2-116

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 2-116 - Private bulk sales permit
(a) There is a private bulk sales permit.
(b) The Executive Director may issue the permit to an individual who:
(1) is at least 21 years old;
(2) is a resident of the State;
(3) files with the Executive Director an inventory of all alcoholic beverages to be sold; and
(4) certifies that all alcoholic beverages to be sold:
(i) have been acquired legally and transported into the State in accordance with this article; and
(ii) are owned by the individual at the time of application.
(c) The permit authorizes the holder to sell the permit holder's private stock of alcoholic beverages to a person in accordance with this section.
(d) A sale under the permit may:
(1) be made by:
(i) the permit holder; or
(ii) an unlicensed agent or auction company acting on behalf of the permit holder;
(2) take place on:
(i) a premises not licensed under this article; or
(ii) a private room of an on-sale retail license holder; and
(3) be made to:
(i) a State resident who is at least 21 years old;
(ii) a retail dealer who holds the proper class of license; or
(iii) a person outside the State, if the person may ship alcoholic beverages purchased under the permit to the person's home state or state of ultimate destination.
(e)
(1) A permit expires 60 days after it is issued.
(2) A person may not be issued more than two permits in a calendar year.
(f) The permit fee:
(1) is $25; and
(2) covers the sale of a specific inventory of alcoholic beverages.
(g) The Executive Director may adopt regulations regarding any activity relating to the permit, including record-keeping and reporting requirements.

Md. Code, AB§ 2-116

Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 450, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.