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2023 Delaware Code › Title 3 - Agriculture › Chapter 35. EGGS › § 3504. Labeling.

§ 3504. Labeling.
(a) The container in which any eggs are marketed in this State shall bear prominently on the outside portion thereof:
(1) The grade of the eggs;
(2) The size-weight class of the eggs;
(3) The word “eggs”;
(4) The numerical count of the contents;
(5) The name and address of the packer or distributor.
(b) Eggs marketed in any manner other than in containers labeled in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall be kept in full view of the prospective purchaser and shall have adjacent thereto, and prominently displayed, a sign or similar device bearing the grade and size-weight class of the eggs. Eggs not graded for quality shall be marked “UNCLASSIFIED.” Eggs not sorted into official size classes shall be marked “UNCLASSIFIED.” Such sign or device shall bear letters and numbers at least ½ inch in height of such character as shall be clearly visible to prospective purchasers.
(c) The term “fresh eggs,” or any legend, symbol, picture, representation or device declaring or tending to convey the impression that the eggs are fresh, may be applied only to eggs meeting the requirements of grade A or AA.
(d) No label, container, display, or advertisement of eggs shall contain incorrect, fraudulent, or misleading representations. No person shall advertise eggs for sale unless the unabbreviated grade and size-weight class are conspicuously designated in block letters at least half as high as the tallest letter in the word “eggs” or the tallest figure in the price, whichever is larger.
(e) Letters and numerals used to designate the grade and size-weight class of eggs marketed in containers shall be clearly legible and at least ⅜  of an inch in height. Cartons, cases or other containers holding 2 or more containers of eggs shall also be lettered and numbered in accordance with this subsection. Any carton, case or other container which is reused shall, upon such reuse, have obliterated or removed therefrom any labels, lettering, numerals, or other symbols or representations not applicable to the contents upon such reuse.
43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  3;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3504;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 3 - Agriculture › Chapter 35. EGGS › § 3505. Advertising of eggs.

§ 3505. Advertising of eggs.
Advertising of eggs by the roadside, or by newspaper, magazine, handbills, radio, television, window signs, store displays or in any manner, shall include quality and size designations if the price is shown or stated. Such quality and size designations shall be prominent and conspicuous and the advertising shall be in no way deceptive or dishonest.
43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  4;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3505;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 3 - Agriculture › Chapter 35. EGGS › § 3506. Limitation in use of descriptive terms.

§ 3506. Limitation in use of descriptive terms.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use such descriptive terms as fresh, new laid, hennery, direct from farm, farm fresh, best, number one, fancy, special, extra, select, or any other words, figures or symbols which imply or modify the quality designation in describing eggs of lesser quality than Grade A.
43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  6;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3506;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 3 - Agriculture › Chapter 35. EGGS › § 3507. Invoice requirements.

§ 3507. Invoice requirements.
Every person selling eggs to retailers, restaurants, hotels, public and private eating places and institutions shall furnish a dated invoice showing the exact size and quality of such eggs, or they shall be invoiced as “UNCLASSIFIED.”
43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  7;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3507;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 3 - Agriculture › Chapter 35. EGGS › § 3508. Sanitation and related matters.

§ 3508. Sanitation and related matters.
(a) Any person assembling, transporting, marketing, or processing graded eggs for marketing shall keep the eggs at a temperature in accordance with United States Department of Agriculture temperature requirements. In addition, any container, including the packaging material therein or associated therewith, shall be clean, unbroken and free from foreign odor.
(b) The Department of Agriculture shall by rules and regulations provide for the keeping, processing, transporting and sale of eggs under sanitary conditions.
(c) Nothing in this chapter or in any rules or regulations of the Department of Agriculture shall be construed to exempt any persons or premises from the application thereto of any laws otherwise applicable and relating to the operation of establishments or facilities for the storing, transporting, sale, distribution, preparation or serving of food.
43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  8;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3508;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  14;  69 Del. Laws, c. 98, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 3 - Agriculture › Chapter 35. EGGS › § 3509. Sale of eggs unfit for human consumption.

§ 3509. Sale of eggs unfit for human consumption.
No person shall offer for sale, sell, trade or otherwise exchange eggs for human consumption which are classified inedible or loss eggs as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture rules and regulations on eggs.
43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  1;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3509;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 3 - Agriculture › Chapter 35. EGGS › § 3510. Exemptions.

§ 3510. Exemptions.
(a) Producers are exempt from §§ 3503 and 3504 of this title if they sell eggs produced by their own flocks, provided such eggs are not sold at an established place of business detached from the premises of their production and provided they are not advertised or displayed to the public with price, or size, or quality designations or any descriptive terms as stated in § 3506 of this title.
(b) Newspapers or any other advertising media shall not be liable, pursuant to this chapter, for publishing advertisements furnished by a vendor or distributor of eggs or anyone acting on their behalf.
3 Del. C. 1953, §  3510;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 3 - Agriculture › Chapter 35. EGGS › § 3511. Enforcement.

§ 3511. Enforcement.
This chapter, together with the rules and regulations as promulgated by the Department of Agriculture, shall be enforced by the Department or its authorized agents. Any additional rules and regulations shall be determined by a public hearing after due notice.
43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  6;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3511;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  14;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 3 - Agriculture › Chapter 35. EGGS › § 3512. Power of enforcement officers.

§ 3512. Power of enforcement officers.
In order to carry out this chapter, the Department of Agriculture, or its representatives, may enter, during the usual hours of business, any warehouse, store, building, market, carrier or vehicle at, in or from which eggs are sold, offered or exposed for sale and examine any or all such eggs for the purpose of determining whether the provisions of this chapter have been violated.
43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  7;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3512;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  14;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 3 - Agriculture › Chapter 35. EGGS › § 3513. Violations and penalties.

§ 3513. Violations and penalties.
Whoever violates this chapter, or wilfully interferes with the Department of Agriculture or its duly authorized agents in the performance of its or their duties, shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100 for every such violation. Justices of the peace shall have jurisdiction over such violation.
43 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  8;  3 Del. C. 1953, §  3513;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  14;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 102. Statewide application; exceptions.

§ 102. Statewide application; exceptions.
(a) This title shall apply to the State, but if, in any of the districts created by § 2, article XIII of the Constitution of this State, a majority of the qualified electors thereof vote against license, the application of this title and the provisions thereof shall be suspended therein.
(b) Nothing in this title shall be interpreted as authorizing the manufacture, distribution, sale, transportation or importation of alcoholic liquors, alcohol, spirits, wines or beer, as defined in § 101 of this title, where such manufacture, distribution, sale, transportation or importation is prohibited by the Constitution of the United States or of the State, or under the statutes thereof.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  2;  Code 1935, §  6131(l);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  102;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 103. Effective date; extent of effectiveness.

§ 103. Effective date; extent of effectiveness.
(a) Any section or provision of this title which purports to authorize or to license the manufacture, distribution, sale, transportation, importation, purchase or possession of alcoholic liquor, as defined in § 101 of this title, shall be effective only when and to such extent as may be permitted under the Constitutions of the United States and of the State, or under the statutes thereof.
(b) At such time or times as the manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquor is permitted in any of the districts created by § 2, article XIII of the Constitution of this State, such manufacture and sale shall be regulated under the provisions of this title and by the Commissioner mentioned in § 301 of this title.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §§  2, 4;  Code 1935, §§  6131(2), 6133(2);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  103;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  5;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 104. Sale or shipment out of State.

§ 104. Sale or shipment out of State.
(a) No sale of alcoholic liquor shall be made to a person in a state or a division of a state where such sale is prohibited by law.
(b) No shipment of alcoholic liquor shall be made into a state or into a division of a state where such shipment is prohibited by law.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  2;  Code 1935, §  6131(3), (4);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  104;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 2. TRANSITION PROVISIONS › § 201. Transition provisions.

§ 201. Transition provisions.
(a) All definitions and references to any commission, division or agency which appear in any other act or law are to be construed, to the extent they are consistent with this chapter and in connection with the function transferred by this chapter, as referring or relating to the agency, department, division, office or subdivision to which the function is transferred.
(b) All orders, rules and regulations made by any commission, division or agency which govern the functions of such commission, division or agency, and which are in effect on December 1, 2000, shall remain in full force and effect until revoked or modified in accordance with law by the agency, department, division, office or subdivision to which the functions are transferred.
(c) All investigations, petitions, hearings and legal proceedings pending before or instituted by, any agency, commission or division from which functions are transferred by this chapter and which are not concluded by December 1, 2000, shall continue unabated and remain in full force and effect to be completed by the agency, department, division, office or subdivision assigned under this chapter.
72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  6;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 3. DELAWARE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSIONER › § 301. Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner; Appeals Commission; qualifications; appointment; term; compensation.

§ 301. Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner; Appeals Commission; qualifications; appointment; term; compensation.
(a) The Commissioner shall be a resident of Delaware and suitably educated and experienced to carry out the duties and responsibilities set forth in this chapter.
(b) The Commissioner and 3 members of the Appeals Commission, 1 from each County, shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by a majority of the members elected to the Senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(c) In the event of death, resignation, temporary incapacity or removal of the Commissioner and prior to the appointment of a successor, the Governor may appoint the Deputy Commissioner, or such other person as deemed qualified by the Governor, to serve as Acting Commissioner. The Commissioner may name a Deputy Commissioner. The Commissioner may, during an absence from the State, appoint the Deputy Commissioner to serve as Acting Commissioner during such absence. In either case, the Acting Commissioner shall have all the powers and shall perform all the duties and functions of the Commissioner during the Commissioner's absence or incapacity or until a successor is duly qualified and appointed.
(d) The Commissioner shall be compensated as provided for in the Annual Budget Act.
(e) The members of the Appeals Commission shall be compensated at the rate of $150 per meeting together with the reasonable expenses for no more than 12 meetings per year.
(f) The Appeals Commission shall meet and elect a chairperson who shall convene meetings of the Commission as frequently as needed to consider appeals of the Commissioner's decision.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  4;  Code 1935, §  6133(1), (5)-(7);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  301;  50 Del. Laws, c. 393, §  3;  50 Del. Laws, c. 547, §  3;  55 Del. Laws, c. 308, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 265, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  7;  73 Del. Laws, c. 135, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 3. DELAWARE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSIONER › § 303. Employees.

§ 303. Employees.
Necessary staff as required shall be employed as required to carry out the work under the chapter. After December 1, 2001, the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee will review the duties and responsibilities of the Commissioner to determine if additional staff, including hearing officer or officers, is necessary. The Department of State shall provide personnel services and other necessary support services for the office of the Commissioner and the Appeals Commission.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  4;  Code 1935, §§  6133(8)-(10);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  303;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  7;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  138;  80 Del. Laws, c. 260, § 6;  84 Del. Laws, c. 81, § 124;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 3. DELAWARE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSIONER › § 305. Oath of Office of Commissioner and employees.

§ 305. Oath of Office of Commissioner and employees.
The Commissioner, Appeals Commission and any hearing officer(s) shall, on entering office, take the oath of the Constitution of the State. Any other employee may be required to take the oath of the Constitution of the State at the discretion of the Secretary of State.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  6;  Code 1935, §  6135(1);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  305;  57 Del. Laws, c. 740, §  5C;  67 Del. Laws, c. 109, §  4;  69 Del. Laws, c. 314, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  7;  84 Del. Laws, c. 81, § 124;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 3. DELAWARE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSIONER › § 306. Conflict of interest.

§ 306. Conflict of interest.
(a) The Commissioner, Appeals Commission, and any hearing officer(s) or such person's spouse, or such person's son or daughter residing at such person's residence, shall not have a financial interest in any entity that sells, manufactures, or uses alcohol; provided, however, such persons may invest in mutual funds or similar financial instruments that hold no more than a 10% interest in any such entity.
(b) Neither the Commissioner nor any person employed in the office of the Commissioner shall receive any commission or profit whatsoever from, or have any interest whatsoever in a business licensed under this chapter to purchase or sell alcoholic liquors; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall prevent the Commissioner, Appeals Commission, hearing officer(s) or employee from purchasing and keeping alcoholic liquors in his or her possession for the personal use of him or herself, members of his or her family or his or her guests if such purchase is otherwise permitted by this title.
(c) The Commissioner and the Appeals Commission shall annually file with the Public Integrity Commission the Financial Report pursuant to § 5813 of Title 29.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  7;  Code 1935, §  6136(1), (3);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  307;  57 Del. Laws, c. 740, §§  5E, F;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  8;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  7;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 3. DELAWARE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSIONER › § 307. Commissioner's statement of interest in liquor business.

§ 307. Commissioner's statement of interest in liquor business.
When notified of appointment as Commissioner or Appeals Commissioner, the individual so notified shall furnish in duplicate and in writing to the Governor and to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate a statement of every interest, direct or indirect, and however small, held or owned by him or her as a member or as a stockholder in any partnership, corporation or other association engaged in the sale or in the manufacture of alcoholic liquors or in any undertaking, industry or business in which alcoholic liquors are used or required and prior to taking the oath of office the Commissioner and Appeals Commission must wholly and fully dispose of all interests. One copy of the statement shall be inserted in the permanent records of the office of the Commissioner open to public inspection.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  6;  Code 1935, §  6135(2), (3);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  306;  57 Del. Laws, c. 740, §  5D;  69 Del. Laws, c. 314, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  7;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 3. DELAWARE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSIONER › § 308. Promulgation, repeal and amendment of rules and regulations.

§ 308. Promulgation, repeal and amendment of rules and regulations.
(a) All rules and regulations of the former Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission currently in place as of December 1, 2000, shall remain in full force and effect until revoked or modified in accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter.
(b) The Commissioner may make any regulation and may amend or repeal any regulation as the Commissioner deems necessary for carrying out this title respecting internal economy and the conduct of business, and may amend or repeal any such regulation. Such regulations shall be published in form open to public inspection at the office of the Commissioner and in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.
(c) Any regulation made by the Commissioner and approved and published as provided by this chapter may be repealed or amended either by another regulation of the Commissioner, approved and published as so provided, or by an act of the General Assembly of this State.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  8;  Code 1935, §  6137;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  309;  57 Del. Laws, c. 494, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  7;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 3. DELAWARE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSIONER › § 310. Deposit of receipts with Division of Revenue.

§ 310. Deposit of receipts with Division of Revenue.
All moneys received by the Commissioner shall be paid to the Division of Revenue of the Department of Finance. A monthly report of all receipts of the Commissioner shall be made to the State Treasurer.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  11;  40 Del. Laws, c. 24, §  1;  Code 1935, §  6140(1);  42 Del. Laws, c. 77, §§  1-3;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  311;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  9;  67 Del. Laws, c. 109, §  5;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  7;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 3. DELAWARE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSIONER › § 311. Property and profits of the office of the Commissioner.

§ 311. Property and profits of the office of the Commissioner.
All property owned by the office of the Commissioner and all associated profits shall be the property of the State.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  11;  Code 1935, §  6141;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  313;  67 Del. Laws, c. 109, §  5;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  7;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 3. DELAWARE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSIONER › § 312. Financial statements of the Commissioner.

§ 312. Financial statements of the Commissioner.
The Commissioner shall render an account to the State Treasurer, in the manner and at the time required by the latter, of its receipts and disbursements, and of its assets and liabilities. The State Treasurer will not, however, require such reports to be rendered more often than quarterly.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  13;  Code 1935, §  6142(1);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  314;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  11;  67 Del. Laws, c. 109, §  5;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  7;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 3. DELAWARE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSIONER › § 313. Annual audit.

§ 313. Annual audit.
The operation of the office of the Commissioner shall annually be examined and audited by the State Auditor of Accounts.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  13;  Code 1935, §  6142(2);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  315;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  12;  67 Del. Laws, c. 109, §  5;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  7;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 4. DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT › § 401. Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement.

§ 401. Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement.
The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security is established as follows for the administrative, ministerial, budgetary and clerical functions for the enforcement of the alcohol laws of this Code, youth access to tobacco laws in §§ 1115 through 1127 of Title 11, and the marijuana laws of this title.
72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  8;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  138;  74 Del. Laws, c. 250, §  1;  84 Del. Laws, c. 24, § 3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 4. DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT › § 403. Duties and powers of the Division.

§ 403. Duties and powers of the Division.
The Division shall:
(1) Investigate, prevent and arrest for violations of this title, make seizure of alcoholic liquor, manufactured, sold, kept or transported in contravention thereof, and confiscate such alcoholic liquor whenever required by any provision of this title.
(2) Arrange for the proper sampling, testing and analyzing of alcoholic liquor offered for sale in this State upon receipt of a complaint regarding health by entering into an agreement with the Director of Forensic Science Laboratories of the Department of Health and Social Services to test alcoholic liquor product when requested by the Division. This subsection does not apply to home breweries.
(3) Only require an inventory by a package store licensee if it has evidence to support a finding that such licensee has violated this title.
(4) Investigate, prevent, and arrest for violations of this title; seize marijuana, including marijuana products and accessories that are manufactured, sold, kept, or transported in contravention thereof; and confiscate such marijuana, including marijuana products and accessories, whenever required by any provision of this title.
72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  8;  84 Del. Laws, c. 24, § 3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 4. DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT › § 404. Employees of the Division.

§ 404. Employees of the Division.
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security shall appoint, employ or dismiss every officer or employee necessary for carrying out the work of the Division, establish salaries, subject to the Annual Appropriation in the Budget Act, and assign them their official titles and duties, and engage the services of experts and persons engaged in the practice of a profession at the discretion of the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. At the discretion of the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, officers and employees appointed by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security shall have the police powers of constables and other police officers of the State, counties and other subdivisions of the State, and they shall be conservators of the peace throughout the State, and they shall be eligible for certification by the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission, and may suppress all acts of violence and enforce the provisions of this title.
72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  8;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  138;  84 Del. Laws, c. 149, § 16;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 5. LICENSES AND TAXES › Subchapter I. Manufacture and Import › § 502. Application; requirements.

§ 502. Application; requirements.
(a) The application for a license to manufacture or to import alcoholic liquor shall be made upon a blank form furnished by the Commissioner and shall state:
(1) The name, age, and previous occupation of an individual applicant or the name and description of a partnership, corporation, or other applicant organization;
(2) The location and description of the premises, located in this State, where it is proposed that such alcoholic liquor is to be manufactured or is to be stored by the importer prior to its resale in the State and whether the premises are owned or leased by the applicant and, if leased, the name of the owner thereof;
(3) The amount of capital proposed to be invested in the undertaking;
(4) The kind and approximate amount of alcoholic liquor proposed to be manufactured or imported;
(5) The approximate date on which it is proposed to start such manufacture or importation;
(6) Such other information as is required by the Commissioner.
(b) The individual signing the application for a license to manufacture or to import alcoholic liquor shall be over 21 years of age.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  15;  Code 1935, §  6144(1);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  502;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  14;  67 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  3;  67 Del. Laws, c. 109, §  6;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 5. LICENSES AND TAXES › Subchapter I. Manufacture and Import › § 503. Inspection of premises.

§ 503. Inspection of premises.
The Commissioner shall inspect or cause to be inspected premises, located in this State, which are proposed by any applicant to be used for manufacture or storage, and shall make record of the date of such inspection, the name of the inspector and the result of the inspection.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  15;  Code 1935, §  6144(2);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  503;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 5. LICENSES AND TAXES › Subchapter I. Manufacture and Import › § 504. Bond.

§ 504. Bond.
The Commissioner may require that any person licensed in accordance with § 501 of this title shall furnish a satisfactory bond in such amount as the Commissioner deems necessary to guarantee the performance of the requirements of this title.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  15;  Code 1935, §  6144(9);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  504;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  15;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 5. LICENSES AND TAXES › Subchapter I. Manufacture and Import › § 505. Conditions for issuance of license.

§ 505. Conditions for issuance of license.
No license to manufacture or import shall be issued unless the Commissioner is satisfied as to the responsibility of the applicant, as to the condition of the premises proposed to be used and as to the means proposed to be used to determine the amount of alcoholic liquor manufactured or imported.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  15;  Code 1935, §  6144(3);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  505;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 5. LICENSES AND TAXES › Subchapter I. Manufacture and Import › § 506. Interest in establishment selling to consumer.

§ 506. Interest in establishment selling to consumer.
(a) It shall be unlawful:
(1) For a manufacturer or supplier, or the owner, partner or stockholder of a manufacturer or supplier, to own or be interested in any manner in any establishment licensed by the Commissioner to sell alcoholic liquors, either by the bottle or by the glass to the consumer thereof for consumption either on or off the premises where sold; or
(2) For a manufacturer, as defined in § 101 of this title, and whether or not said “manufacturing” takes place within this State and whether or not the activity is licensed by the Commissioner, or the owner, partner or stockholder of such a manufacturer, to own or be interested in any manner in any establishment licensed by the Commissioner to import alcoholic liquors into the State; or
(3) For a supplier, whether or not licensed by the Commissioner, who manufactures or has an interest in a manufacturer, or the owner, partner or stockholder of such a supplier, to own or be interested in any manner in any establishment licensed by the Commissioner to import alcoholic liquors into the State; or
(4) For a supplier licensed by the Commissioner, or the owner, partner or stockholder of such a licensed supplier, to own or be interested in any manner in any establishment licensed by the Commissioner to import alcoholic liquors into the State; or
(5) For any importer, or the owner, partner or stockholder of an importer, to own or be interested in any manner in any establishment licensed by the Commissioner to sell alcoholic liquors, either by the bottle or by the glass, to the consumer thereof, for consumption either on or off the premises where sold.
(b) This section shall not be construed to prohibit a manufacturer, supplier or importer doing business as a corporation, or the stockholders thereof, from having an interest in any establishment licensed to sell alcoholic liquors to the consumer thereof, where:
(1) The stock of such manufacturer, supplier or importer and such establishment is publicly traded on a national or regional exchange or over-the-counter;
(2) The manufacturer, supplier or importer does not use its ownership interest in such establishment as to induce, directly or indirectly, such establishment to purchase any products from the manufacturer, supplier or importer to the exclusion, in whole or in part, of products sold or offered for sale by other manufacturers, suppliers or importers.
(c) This section shall not be construed to prohibit a manufacturer or supplier doing business as a corporation, or the stockholders or affiliates thereof, from having an interest in or obtaining a license for a boat pursuant to § 554(b) of this title.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  15;  Code 1935, §  6144(4);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  506;  63 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 291, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;  74 Del. Laws, c. 252, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 220, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 5. LICENSES AND TAXES › Subchapter I. Manufacture and Import › § 507. Monthly report.

§ 507. Monthly report.
(a) Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this chapter, every importer of alcoholic liquors licensed by the Commissioner shall make a report to the Commissioner every month, in the form that the Commissioner determines, which report shall contain an exact return of the gross amount of each variety of alcoholic liquors bought by the importer and alcoholic liquors sold within this State during the preceding calendar month. The Commissioner may require such returns to be certified under oath or affirmation of the holder of the license, or of such other person approved by the Commissioner.
(b) Any importer who fails to make a return to the Commissioner within 15 days following the expiration of any calendar month for which it should be made shall be fined $50 per day for each day's delay counting from the expiration of said 15 days, and the license of such importer shall be suspended by the Commissioner if the return is not made within 15 additional days.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  15;  Code 1935, §§  6144(5)-(8);  4 Del. C. 1953, §  507;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  16;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 5. LICENSES AND TAXES › Subchapter I. Manufacture and Import › § 508. Filing of price schedules required.

§ 508. Filing of price schedules required.
(a) All manufacturers and distilleries offering for sale in the State alcoholic liquors other than beer or wine, shall file by January 15 of each year or within 30 days of the first time they become licensed in the State to sell such alcoholic liquors, a verified schedule, in writing, in the number of copies and on the form required by the Commissioner, which schedule shall contain the following information as to each item they are offering for sale at that time, in the State, by brand or trade name:
(1) The capacity of each package thereof so offered for sale;
(2) The nature of the contents thereof;
(3) The age and proof thereof where stated on the container label;
(4) The number of bottles thereof contained in a case of such items;
(5) The bottle and case price to the Delaware wholesaler or importer, which prices in each such instance shall be individual for each item and not in combination with any other item; and
(6) The discount given for quantity or time of payment, if any.
Any such schedule need not contain any such information as to any brand which is owned exclusively by a retailer and sold at retail in Delaware exclusively by such a retailer.
(b) Such schedule of prices or price of individual item need not be filed at any time other than provided for in subsection (a) of this section and need not be updated any time a manufacturer or distillery changes such prices between such required filing times.
4 Del. C. 1953, §  508;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  66;  67 Del. Laws, c. 109, §  7;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 5. LICENSES AND TAXES › Subchapter II. Purchase, Sale and Dispensing › § 511. General licensing requirements.

§ 511. General licensing requirements.
(a) (1) Upon proper application, the Commissioner may grant licenses to persons described in §§ 512-521 of this title to purchase and resell or dispense alcoholic liquor in the manner and to the extent provided in those sections. The person to whom such license is granted may purchase, resell or dispense alcoholic liquor in accordance with the person's license if the license fee has been paid and the license is still in force.
(2) a. Except as provided in paragraph (a)(2)b. of this section, a person licensed under §§ 512 and 516 of this title may purchase product only from an importer licensed by the Commissioner.
b. A person licensed under §§ 512 and 516 of this title may purchase up to 20 gallons of product per day from a licensee licensed by the Commissioner for off-premises sales.
(b) If a licensee holds an on premises license and an off premises license, voluntary relinquishment of 1 of the said licenses and the retention of the other license shall be permitted automatically by the Commissioner.
(c) If a person applies for a license as a motorsports speedway under § 512(a) of this title, in lieu of compliance with the procedural notice and protest requirements of §§ 524 and 541 of this title, the Commissioner shall, on the date the application is filed, schedule a hearing to consider the application to be held at least 20 days after the application filing date and notify applicant of the hearing date. Within 3 days thereof, the applicant shall:
(1) Mail a notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to all property owners within 1,000 feet from any point on the boundary line of the premises to which the license shall apply; and
(2) Cause to be advertised a notice in at least 2 different newspapers for 3 issues circulated in the community in which the applicant will operate.
The said notices of the time and location of the hearing shall be approved by the Commissioner prior to distribution.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, §  17;  Code 1935, §  6146;  4 Del. C. 1953, §  511;  59 Del. Laws, c. 107, §  17;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;  73 Del. Laws, c. 244, §  11;  82 Del. Laws, c. 99, § 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 5. LICENSES AND TAXES › Subchapter II. Purchase, Sale and Dispensing › § 512D. Wine auctions.

§ 512D. Wine auctions.
(a) Subject to the provisions, restrictions and prohibitions of this title, the Commissioner may grant a wine auction license to each qualified applicant therefor. No person shall operate a wine auction unless licensed to do so by the Commissioner. For purposes of this section, a “wine auction” shall mean a person, partnership or corporation that sells rare or fine wines on consignment from the owners of said wines at public auction to those persons who are of legal age to purchase such items. A nonprofit organization may apply for a “wine auction-gathering license” for a specific date upon application to the Commissioner as a fund raiser for their organization.
(b) Said “wine auction” license holder must have an office situated within the State, however said auctions may take place at any location within the State subject to the rules and regulations of the Commissioner which shall have the force of law. A nonprofit organization does not need to maintain an office within the State.
(c) No more than 12 auctions may be conducted within a calendar year.
(d) The wine auction license holder shall have the responsibility for collecting and remitting the applicable excise taxes and gross receipt taxes due for all products auctioned. Provided further, that any products purchased at auction shall not be stocked as inventory or made available for further retail sale in any facility or store licensed under this title.
71 Del. Laws, c. 383, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 486, §  9;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 4 - Alcoholic Liquors › Chapter 5. LICENSES AND TAXES › Subchapter II. Purchase, Sale and Dispensing › § 512F. Temporary large events.

§ 512F. Temporary large events.
Any person licensed under § 512 of this title hosting a temporary large event may share the profits from the event, including the profits from alcohol sales, with the temporary large event promoter, and such sharing of profits shall not be in violation of this title, including § 561 of this title or any regulations promulgated by the Commissioner, provided that:
(1) The licensee shall be responsible for the purchase and resale or dispensing of all alcohol at the temporary large event as provided in and in compliance with this title and may not allow the temporary large event promoter to participate in such purchasing, reselling or dispensing; and
(2) The temporary large event promoter shall, prior to the temporary large event, obtain a temporary large event license from the Commissioner. Application for a temporary large event license shall be on a form prescribed by the Commissioner, made under oath or affirmation and signed before 2 witnesses, containing a statement to the effect that the temporary large event promoter:
a. Will comply with this title and the regulations promulgated hereunder;
b. Agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner and the courts of the State;
c. Is not a manufacturer, supplier or importer;
d. Has not been convicted of violating the liquor laws of this State or been convicted and imprisoned for a crime; and
e. Such other matters as the Commissioner may prescribe by rule or regulation.
The Commissioner may promulgate such rules and regulations with respect to the enforcement or furtherance of the objectives and provisions of this section as it may deem necessary, and all such rules and regulations that are not inconsistent with the provisions of this title shall have the force and effect of law.
79 Del. Laws, c. 6, §  2;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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 the veterinarian's 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;  84 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 43;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;