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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) No sale and delivery of alcoholic liquor shall be made in this State unless by a manufacturer or other person who holds a license of the Commissioner to sell and deliver alcoholic liquor and unless the sale and delivery is made to a person who is authorized to receive alcoholic liquor under Chapter 5 of this title.
(b) No common carrier shall be held responsible for the delivery of alcoholic liquor forbidden by this section.
(c) The Commissioner shall permit the holders of a license under §§ 531-533 of this title to receive or pick up beer in the barrel or keg directly from a manufacturer, importer or any other person authorized by this title to sell and deliver alcoholic liquor, notwithstanding any provisions of this title to the contrary.
(d) The Commissioner may permit an off-site caterer to transport alcoholic liquor in accordance with the Commissioner's rules.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 4. Alcoholic Liquors and Marijuana § 701. Persons authorized to make sale and delivery of alcoholic liquors - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-4-alcoholic-liquors-and-marijuana/de-code-sect-4-701/
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