Subchapter I. Manufacture and Import
TITLE 4
Alcoholic Liquors
CHAPTER 5. LICENSES AND TAXES
Subchapter I. Manufacture and Import
§ 501. Supplier and representative licenses; delivery and storage at in-state warehouse.
(a) Before any person sells any alcoholic liquor intended for importation into this State, such person shall procure from the Commission a supplier's license in the form to be prescribed by the Commissioner and shall pay therefor a biennial fee in the amount of $100 to be permitted to sell not more than 200 cases of alcoholic liquors for importation into the State during the calendar year or a biennial fee in the amount of $1,000 to be permitted to sell more than 200 cases of alcoholic liquors for importation into this State during the calendar year. This subsection shall not apply to any person licensed under subsection (b) of this section or to any person who either is licensed by the Commissioner and has a place of business in this State for the manufacture or sale of alcoholic liquors or is an officer, director, or employee of a person, licensed by the Commissioner, having a place of business in this State for the manufacture or sale of alcoholic liquors.
(b) Before any person shall do any businesss in this State in any manner whatsoever as a sales representative of a person who sells any alcoholic liquors intended for importation into this State, such person shall first obtain from the Commissioner a sales representative license in the form to be prescribed by the Commissioner and shall pay a biennial fee therefor in the amount of $50. Unless employed in any way by a person required to be licensed under subsection (a) of this section above, this subsection shall not apply to any person, who either is licensed by the Commissioner and shall not apply to any person, who either is licensed by the Commissioner and has a place of business in this State for the manufacture or sale of alcoholic liquors or is an officer, director or employee of a person, licensed by the Commissioner, having a place of business in this State for the manufacture or sale of alcoholic liquors.
(c) This section shall not apply to a daily importation into the State of a quantity of alcoholic liquor which does not exceed that amount which the United states government permits to be imported into the United States without payment of any duty thereon, provided such alcoholic liquor is imported by a person permitted by the laws of this State to purchase and consume alcoholic liquor and that such alcoholic liquor is imported solely for consumption by the person importing it or the person's family or guests. If such importation is by motor vehicle, the alcoholic liquor shall be transported in an area of the motor vehicle not immediately accessible to the driver or to any passenger therein.
(d) Persons licensed by the Commissioner as suppliers pursuant to this section shall be authorized only to sell, ship or deliver alcoholic liquors to licensed Delaware importers or manufacturers, and persons licensed by the Commissioner as sales representatives pursuant to this section shall be authorized only to solicit orders, on behalf of licensed Delaware importers or manufacturers, from persons licensed by the Commissioner to sell alcoholic liquors.
(e) The Commissioner may promulgate such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the enforcement or furtherance of the objectives of this section and it may provide by such rules or regulations that the applicant for a supplier's license may pay a fee for each calendar year or pay the increased fee during any calendar year without the filing of an additional application.
(f) No person may import into this State any alcoholic liquor unless it is delivered directly to a licensed warehouse or warehouses in Delaware owned, leased or operated by a licensed Delaware importer and is unloaded and physically stored in said warehouse or warehouses.
38 Del. Laws, c. 18, § 15; Code 1935, § 6144(1); 4 Del. C. 1953, § 501; 58 Del. Laws, c. 25; 59 Del. Laws, c. 107, § 13; 67 Del. Laws, c. 48, § 2; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 408, §§ 1, 2; 72 Del. Laws, c. 486, § 9; 77 Del. Laws, c. 72, § 2.;
§ 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.;
§ 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.;
§ 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.;
§ 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.;
§ 506. Interest in establishment selling to consumer.
(a) It shall be unlawful:
(1) For a manufacturer or supplier, or the owner, partner or stockholderof 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(24) 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.;
§ 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.;
§ 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.;