§ 2-116. Private bulk sales permit

MD Alcoholic B Code § 2-116 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    There is a private bulk sales permit.

(b)    The Comptroller 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 Comptroller 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 Comptroller may adopt regulations regarding any activity relating to the permit, including record keeping and reporting requirements.