(a) This section does not apply to the holder of a:

(1) Class 2 rectifying license;

(2) Class 3 winery license; or

(3) Class 6 pub-brewery license.

(b) A holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell and deliver a product produced under the holder’s license to an individual located in the State if:

(1) the delivery is made by an employee who is:

(i) at least 18 years old; and

(ii) certified by an approved alcohol awareness program;

(2) the purchaser, or another individual at least 21 years old designated by the purchaser, is physically present to receive the alcoholic beverages at the time and place of delivery;

(3) the purchaser pays for the purchase at the time of the order; and

(4) the deliverer and the individual receiving the delivery each endorse a delivery form that the Commission approves at the time of delivery certifying that:

(i) the individual receiving the delivery claimed to be at least 21 years old and the claim was supported by documentary evidence;

(ii) the individual receiving the delivery knew that it is a criminal offense for alcoholic beverages to be given to an individual under the age of 21 years; and

(iii) the deliverer examined the recipient’s identification.

(c) A holder of a manufacturer’s license may directly ship alcohol to a consumer on request, if the Commission authorizes the direct shipment after determining that:

(1) the shipment can be completed safely using a common carrier in accordance with other applicable laws; and

(2) all applicable sales and excise taxes are paid.