Section 2-219 - Manufacturer's license(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.Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 594, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2023.Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 450, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2023.Added by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 360, Sec. 3, eff. 5/18/2021, exp. 7/1/2024.Added by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 359, Sec. 3, eff. 5/18/2021, exp. 7/1/2024.