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4 DE Code § 513. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter II. Purchase, Sale and Dispensing|§ 513. Sale of beer and wine for consumption on premises of tavern.

§ 513. Sale of beer and wine for consumption on premises of tavern. (a) Any person in charge of a tavern may apply to the Commissioner for a license to purchase from an importer and to receive, keep, and sell beer and wine, if such beverages are consumed on the premises where sold. (b), (c) [Repealed.] 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  17;  Code 1935, §  6146;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  513;  54 Del. Laws, c. 377, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 109, §  11;  69 Del. Laws, c. 6, §  3;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;  73 Del. Laws, c. 244, §§  7, 8;  82 Del. Laws, c. 4, § 3;  83 Del. Laws, c. 207, § 2;
4 DE Code § 515. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter II. Purchase, Sale and Dispensing|§ 515. Sale to members of club and multiple activity club.

§ 515. Sale to members of club and multiple activity club. (a) A club or multiple activity club may apply to the Commissioner for a license to purchase spirits, wine, or beer and to sell the spirits, wine, or beer to a member of the club. (b) (1) A bottle club is not a club. (2) [Repealed.] 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  17;  Code 1935, §  6146;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  515;  56 Del. Laws, c. 335, §  4;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §§  19, 20;  63 Del. Laws, c. 232, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 109, §  12;  67 Del. Laws, c. 122, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;  81 Del. Laws, c. 69, § 1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 152, § 2;
4 DE Code § 515A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter II. Purchase, Sale and Dispensing|§ 515A. Licenses for bottle clubs.

§ 515A. Licenses for bottle clubs. (a) Except as provided in this section, it is unlawful to operate a bottle club for profit or pecuniary gain. (b) The Commissioner may, upon application, grant a license to the owner, lessor, or person in charge of the premises to operate a bottle club in accordance with this chapter. (c) The Commissioner may only grant a bottle club license to the following:  (1) A person doing business in an establishment meeting the standards of a restaurant. The license permits the establishment to operate as a bottle club on every day of the week and on holidays, except between the hours of 2: 00 a.m. and 9: 00 a.m. during which time alcoholic liquors may not be consumed on the premises of the establishment. (2) A person renting premises to customers for holding weddings or other social gatherings where there is adequate food, as determined by the Commissioner, provided by the customer or a caterer. The license permits the establishment to operate as a bottle club on every day of the week and on holidays, except between the hours of 2: 00 a.m. and 9: 00 a.m. during which time alcoholic liquors may not be consumed on the premises of the establishment. If a bottle club licensed under this paragraph (c)(2) has a function that utilizes an off-site caterer, all alcohol must be provided by the off-site caterer. 63 Del. Laws, c. 232, §  2;  67 Del. Laws, c. 122, §  2;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;  83 Del. Laws, c. 152, § 3;
4 DE Code § 517. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter II. Purchase, Sale and Dispensing|§ 517. Pharmacists.

§ 517. Pharmacists. Any person, whether as owner, lessee or manager, who conducts a pharmacy which is recognized as such by the Commissioner, and in which pharmacy there is in constant attendance a pharmacist, may purchase alcoholic liquors and may keep and sell the same on the prescription of any physician, and otherwise supply or sell alcoholic liquors for medicinal purposes as provided in § 518 of this title without a permit or license from the Commissioner. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  17;  Code 1935, §  6146;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  517;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  21;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
4 DE Code § 518. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter II. Purchase, Sale and Dispensing|§ 518. Physicians, dentists, veterinarians and medical institutions.

§ 518. Physicians, dentists, veterinarians and medical institutions. (a) A physician or dentist may purchase alcoholic liquors for professional purposes without a permit or license. A physician may administer alcoholic beverages to a bona fide patient in cases of actual need when in the judgment of the physician the use of alcoholic beverages is necessary. (b) A veterinarian may purchase alcoholic liquors for professional purposes without a permit or license. A veterinarian may, in the course of his practice, administer or cause to be administered alcoholic beverages to any animal under treatment. (c) A person in charge of an institution regularly conducted as a hospital or sanitarium for the care of persons in ill health, or as a home devoted exclusively to the care of aged people, may purchase alcoholic beverages for professional purposes without the requirement of a permit or license. Such person may, after obtaining proper permission, administer alcoholic beverages to any bona fide patient of a medical institution who is in need of the same, either by way of external application or otherwise for emergency medical purposes. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  17;  Code 1935, §  6146;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  518;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  22;
4 DE Code § 519. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter II. Purchase, Sale and Dispensing|§ 519. Hospital; retention and use.

§ 519. Hospital; retention and use. Any person in charge of a hospital recognized by the Commissioner as such may purchase alcoholic liquors, and may keep and administer alcoholic liquors for purposes of compounding medicines or to use alcohol for purposes of sterilization without a permit or license. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  17;  Code 1935, §  6146;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  519;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  23;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
4 DE Code § 520. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter II. Purchase, Sale and Dispensing|§ 520. Clergymen; wine for sacramental purposes.

§ 520. Clergymen; wine for sacramental purposes. Any minister, priest, rabbi or clergyman of any established or recognized church or religious sect may purchase wine for sacramental purposes, and may keep and use wine for sacramental purposes, without a permit or license. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  17;  Code 1935, §  6146;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  520;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  24;
4 DE Code § 521. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter II. Purchase, Sale and Dispensing|§ 521. Temporary license to sell by the glass.

§ 521. Temporary license to sell by the glass. A temporary license to sell alcoholic liquor of 1 or more varieties, by the glass only, and for a period of not more than 3 months, may be granted by the Commissioner to any person to whom a biennial license may be issued under this chapter, but such temporary license shall not be renewed more than once during the same 12 months' period. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  25;  Code 1935, §  6154;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  521;  67 Del. Laws, c. 273, §  25;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
4 DE Code § 522. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter II. Purchase, Sale and Dispensing|§ 522. Application for license to purchase for resale.

§ 522. Application for license to purchase for resale. (a) Any person proposing to purchase alcoholic liquor for resale shall make application to the Commissioner for license. (b) Any individual 21 years of age or older may apply for a license permitting the purchase of alcoholic liquors for resale. Any partnership may apply for a license permitting the purchase of alcoholic liquors for resale if such application is approved by a majority of the partners and each of the partners is 21 years of age or older. A corporation may apply for a license permitting the purchase of alcoholic liquors for resale if all the officers and directors of the corporation making the application are 21 years of age or older, and no stockholder under the age of 21 years owns or controls, either by himself or through a custodian, more than 25% of the outstanding shares of stock of the applicant corporation, with the further provision that no group of such minor stockholders and/or custodians may own or control in the aggregate, more than 45% of the stock of the applicant corporation. (c) The application shall be made on a blank form furnished by the Commissioner and shall be signed by the applicant before two witnesses. The application shall give the name, age, occupation and residence of the applicant and the kind of license requested. (d) The application furnished by the Commissioner shall contain a statement to the effect that the applicant will comply with this title and the rules of the Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner. (e) The Commissioner shall require that the statement of the applicant and of the witnesses be made under oath or affirmation. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  18;  Code 1935, §  6147;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  522;  57 Del. Laws, c. 418, §§  1, 2;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §§  26-28;  60 Del. Laws, c. 242, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 109, §  14;  71 Del. Laws, c. 383, §  2;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
4 DE Code § 523. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter II. Purchase, Sale and Dispensing|§ 523. Application by partnership or corporation; liability for fines or costs.

§ 523. Application by partnership or corporation; liability for fines or costs. If a license to purchase for resale is to be used on behalf of a partnership or corporation, the application therefor shall be accompanied by a declaration to that effect signed by an authorized member of such partnership or an authorized officer of such corporation. In such case the partnership or corporation, or the directors and officers thereof shall be liable jointly and severally for any fine and costs to which the holder of the license is liable. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  18;  Code 1935, §  6147;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  523;
4 DE Code § 525. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter II. Purchase, Sale and Dispensing|§ 525. Spirits, wine and beer tasting.

§ 525. Spirits, wine and beer tasting. A license to permit spirits, wine and beer tasting may be granted by the Commissioner to any person holding a license under this title as a retailer. Spirits, wine and beer tasting may take place only in a separate portion of a licensee's premises where alcoholic beverages are not sold. The separate portion of the premises shall be an area designated for spirits, wine and beer tasting by the Commissioner. No charge may be made for the spirits, wine and beer tasting. 65 Del. Laws, c. 283, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 353, §  2;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
4 DE Code § 542. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter III. Determination of Applications|§ 542. Decision upon application for renewal of license; time of making.

§ 542. Decision upon application for renewal of license; time of making. On or before the first day of the month preceding the biennial expiration date of a license, the Commissioner shall render its decision upon every application properly and completely made to it on or before the first day of the third month preceding the biennial expiration date of a license. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  25;  Code 1935, §  6154;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  542;  57 Del. Laws, c. 404, §  2;  67 Del. Laws, c. 273, §  23;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
4 DE Code § 544. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter III. Determination of Applications|§ 544. Finality of Commissioner's decision refusing license.

§ 544. Finality of Commissioner's decision refusing license. If an application is not timely protested, but the Commissioner determines that the application should nevertheless be denied, the Commissioner shall render the decision promptly in writing. The Commissioner's decision shall be final and conclusive unless, within 30 days after notice thereof has been mailed by the Commissioner's office, the applicant files an appeal in the office of the Commissioner. The appeal shall follow the procedure outlined in § 541 of this title. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  22;  Code 1935, §  6151;  45 Del. Laws, c. 262, §  1;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  544;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  38;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;  73 Del. Laws, c. 133, §  3;
4 DE Code § 545. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter III. Determination of Applications|§ 545. Improvements to premises.

§ 545. Improvements to premises. The Commissioner may not require an applicant to make improvements to the premises before the issuance of a license; however, the Commissioner may issue a license to sell alcoholic liquor upon the condition that certain improvements shall be made to the premises. 4 Del. C. 1953, §  545;  55 Del. Laws, c. 291;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  39;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
4 DE Code § 551. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter IV. Certificate of License, Term of License and Fees|§ 551. Issuance of certificate.

§ 551. Issuance of certificate. If the Commissioner grants the license and payment therefor has been made, a certificate to that effect shall be issued. The certificate shall set forth the name, the kind of license granted, the date of expiration of the license, and if a license to manufacture or to sell or to keep in stock, the place or places in which it is to be manufactured, sold or kept. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  23;  Code 1935, §  6152;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  551;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  40;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
4 DE Code § 552. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter IV. Certificate of License, Term of License and Fees|§ 552. Term and expiration date of licenses.

§ 552. Term and expiration date of licenses. All licenses issued under this title shall be valid for a period of 2 years, unless it is specifically stated in this title or by the Commissioner to be for a shorter period of time, or unless the license shall be cancelled, revoked or suspended by the Commissioner, or unless the license shall be surrendered by the licensee, or unless the license shall expire. The Commissioner shall determine the precise dates of the validity of a license issued under this title. A license issued by the Commissioner, which is not a renewal of a former license, within 3 months of the date the license would have to be renewed under the rules of the Commissioner may be made to terminate by the Commissioner 2 years after the first applicable biennial expiration date. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  25;  Code 1935, §  6154;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  552;  57 Del. Laws, c. 404, §  3;  67 Del. Laws, c. 273, §§  1, 26;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
4 DE Code § 553. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter IV. Certificate of License, Term of License and Fees|§ 553. Rate of payment for license issued for other than 2 years.

§ 553. Rate of payment for license issued for other than 2 years. A license issued for a time other than 2 years shall be paid for when issued at the rate of one twenty-fourth of the biennial fee for each month of the term. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  25;  Code 1935, §  6154;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  553;  67 Del. Laws, c. 273, §§  2, 3;
4 DE Code § 562. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter V. Cancellation or Suspension of License|§ 562. Public hearing and right of appeal [Effective until Mar. 31, 2022].

§ 562. Public hearing and right of appeal [Effective until Mar. 31, 2022]. (a) No license shall be cancelled or suspended, or any licensee fined:  (1) Until the licensee has been given a public hearing by the Commissioner at which time the licensee shall be entitled to legal representation and to present witnesses; and (2) Unless the ground therefor shall be established by clear and convincing evidence. A full and complete record shall be kept of all proceedings incident to such hearing. All testimony shall be recorded but need not be transcribed unless an order of the Commissioner is appealed to the Superior Court as set forth in subsection (c) of this section. (b) Any order of the Commissioner relative to suspension or cancellation of a license, or a fine imposed against a licensee shall become final 10 days after the licensee receives notice thereof, unless within 10 days of the date of the postmark on the Commissioner's decision a written appeal is filed in the Superior Court. No bond shall be required for filing such appeal. (c) The appeal shall state the grounds upon which a review is sought. After the appeal is filed, service shall be made by the Sheriff upon the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall certify and file with the court all documents and papers and a transcript of all testimony taken in the matter, together with the Commissioner's findings therein as soon as practicable but in no event later than 20 calendar days from the date of service of the appeal. The Superior Court's review of an appeal shall be on the record and the Superior Court shall take into account the experience and specialized competence of the agency and the purpose under which the agency acted. Further, the Superior Court's review, in the absence of fraud, shall be limited to whether the agency's decision is supported by substantial evidence on the record and is free from legal error. (d) An appeal without bond may be taken from the decision of the Superior Court to the Supreme Court of this State in the same manner as is provided in civil cases. Upon the final determination of judicial proceedings, the Commissioner shall enter an order in accordance with such determination, or shall take such further or other action as the Court may order. A petition for judicial review shall act as a supersedeas. (e) The public hearing required in subsection (a) of this section may be by electronic, telephone, or remote means.  38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  29;  Code 1935, §  6158;  47 Del. Laws, c. 119, §  1;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  562;  55 Del. Laws, c. 296, §  2;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §§  49, 50;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §§  9, 19, 20;  78 Del. Laws, c. 384, §  3;  82 Del. Laws, c. 247, §§   4, 5;  83 Del. Laws, c. 9, § 4;
4 DE Code § 562. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter V. Cancellation or Suspension of License|§ 562. Public hearing and right of appeal [Effective Mar. 31, 2022].

§ 562. Public hearing and right of appeal [Effective Mar. 31, 2022]. (a) No license shall be cancelled or suspended, or any licensee fined:  (1) Until the licensee has been given a public hearing by the Commissioner at which time the licensee shall be entitled to legal representation and to present witnesses; and  (2) Unless the ground therefor shall be established by clear and convincing evidence.  A full and complete record shall be kept of all proceedings incident to such hearing. All testimony shall be recorded but need not be transcribed unless an order of the Commissioner is appealed to the Superior Court as set forth in subsection (c) of this section.  (b) Any order of the Commissioner relative to suspension or cancellation of a license, or a fine imposed against a licensee shall become final 10 days after the licensee receives notice thereof, unless within 10 days of the date of the postmark on the Commissioner's decision a written appeal is filed in the Superior Court. No bond shall be required for filing such appeal.  (c) The appeal shall state the grounds upon which a review is sought. After the appeal is filed, service shall be made by the Sheriff upon the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall certify and file with the court all documents and papers and a transcript of all testimony taken in the matter, together with the Commissioner's findings therein as soon as practicable but in no event later than 20 calendar days from the date of service of the appeal. The Superior Court's review of an appeal shall be on the record and the Superior Court shall take into account the experience and specialized competence of the agency and the purpose under which the agency acted. Further, the Superior Court's review, in the absence of fraud, shall be limited to whether the agency's decision is supported by substantial evidence on the record and is free from legal error.  (d) An appeal without bond may be taken from the decision of the Superior Court to the Supreme Court of this State in the same manner as is provided in civil cases. Upon the final determination of judicial proceedings, the Commissioner shall enter an order in accordance with such determination, or shall take such further or other action as the Court may order. A petition for judicial review shall act as a supersedeas.  (e) [Repealed.] 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  29;  Code 1935, §  6158;  47 Del. Laws, c. 119, §  1;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  562;  55 Del. Laws, c. 296, §  2;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §§  49, 50;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §§  9, 19, 20;  78 Del. Laws, c. 384, §  3;  82 Del. Laws, c. 247, §§   4, 5;  83 Del. Laws, c. 9, § 4;  83 Del. Laws, c. 9, § 5;
4 DE Code § 563. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors|Chapter 5. Licenses and Taxes|Subchapter V. Cancellation or Suspension of License|§ 563. Effect of cancellation or surrender of license; notice.

§ 563. Effect of cancellation or surrender of license; notice. (a) The cancellation or the acceptance of a surrender of any license shall entail the loss of the privilege conferred by the license and shall entail the acceptance of or the seizure by the Commissioner of any alcoholic liquor found in the possession of the holder of the license, except those which occur solely by reason of the death of the licensee. (b) Notice of the order of the cancellation or the acceptance of the surrender of the license may be served by an officer designated by the Commissioner by affixing a duplicate thereof to the outside of the entrance door of the licensed premises, or by leaving a duplicate with the holder of the license, or with any member of the family of the holder over the age of 18 years at the residence of the holder, or otherwise, as in the judgment of the Commissioner will give notice of such cancellation or acceptance of the surrender. All cancellations or acceptances of surrender shall take effect as soon as the order is served. (c) The cancellation or acceptance of surrender of a license shall not in any wise prevent the institution of any criminal proceedings for any offense under this title by the person who was the holder of such license while it was in force. No conviction obtained for any offense under this title shall prevent the Commissioner from cancelling the license of any offender or from making at the same time a seizure of alcoholic liquor as provided in this title. 38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  29;  Code 1935, §  6158;  41 Del. Laws, c. 246, §  1;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  563;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  51;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;