Maryland Statutes
Part II - Bulk, Storage, and Transportation-Related Permits
Section 2-116 - Private Bulk Sales Permit

(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.