Md. Code Regs. 14.23.04.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 14.23.04.07 - Third Parties and Charitable Groups

A. In General.

(1) A third party, acting on behalf of a licensed supplier or licensed wholesaler, may not engage in a promotional activity that would not be approved if it were submitted by the licensed supplier or wholesaler.

(2) A supplier, licensed wholesaler, or third party may not use a charitable or nonprofit organization, a person or entity affiliated with or related to a licensee, or another third party, as a surrogate to circumvent the alcoholic beverage statutes or regulations.

(3) A charitable group may engage in independent fund-raising activities on licensed retail premises.

(4) A charitable group may receive a legitimate, non-product donation from a supplier or licensed wholesaler when the charitable group does not possess a retail license.

(5) A representative of a third party who engages in an approved alcoholic beverage promotional activity on behalf of a supplier or licensed wholesaler shall obtain a Maryland solicitor's permit in accordance with COMAR 14.23.01.07.

B. Requests for Approval.

(1) Information pertaining to promotional activities involving the direct or indirect involvement of a supplier or licensed wholesaler shall be submitted in accordance with Regulation .12 of this chapter.

(2) When a third party is used to submit a proposal on behalf of the licensee, the proposal shall be accompanied by a letter signed by the licensee or, in the case of a corporation, by a corporate officer of the licensee indicating the licensee's:

(a) Designation of the relationship of the third party; and

(b) Acceptance of full responsibility for all activities of the third party while acting on behalf of the licensee.

Md. Code Regs. 14.23.04.07

Regulation .07 amended and recodified from 03.02.05.07 effective 49:26 Md. R. 1080, eff. 12/26/2022