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Delaware Code Title 4. Alcoholic Liquors and Marijuana § 511. General licensing requirements

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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