Md. Code Ann., Alc. Bev. & Cannabis § 23-1904
Retail delivery
Effective Jul 1, 2025Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2021, c. 662, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021; Acts 2025, c. 803, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 804, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.State of Maryland
(a)
- (1) The holder of a Class A or Class D license or an employee of the license holder may deliver alcoholic beverages only within the county.
- (2) An employee making a delivery shall meet the age requirements of § 23-1902 of this subtitle.
(b) The deliverer and individual receiving the delivery shall, at the time of delivery, endorse a delivery form that the Board approves, certifying that:
- (1) the individual receiving the delivery claimed to be at least 21 years old and the claim was supported by documentary evidence;
- (2) 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
- (3) the deliverer examined the recipient's identification.
(c) A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not make a retail delivery of alcoholic beverages unless the purchaser:
- (1) 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; and
- (2) pays for the purchase at the time of the order.
Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2021, c. 662, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021; Acts 2025, c. 803, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 804, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.