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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
No person shall keep spirits, wines or beer in the State except:
(1) In an establishment licensed by the Commissioner to sell alcoholic liquor;
(2) In an establishment where it is expressly permitted by the Commissioner to keep alcoholic liquor;
(3) In an establishment where, by exception, it is permitted by law to keep alcoholic liquors;
(4) In the residence of any person, provided the alcoholic liquor is not kept with intent to sell the same, but one sale shall suffice to establish such intent;
(5) In the office of a physician, pharmacist or veterinarian for medicinal purposes only, and in the office of a clergyman for sacramental purposes only;
(6) In the baggage of an individual who is transporting alcoholic liquor for such individual's use;
(7) In a church, chapel, or other place for religious worship or a dependence thereof where sacramental wine may be kept.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 4. Alcoholic Liquors and Marijuana § 714. Places for keeping spirits or beer - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-4-alcoholic-liquors-and-marijuana/de-code-sect-4-714/
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