Permit Now Required for Local Alcohol Delivery by a Third-party Contractor
Effective July 1, 2024, third-party delivery contractors may obtain a Local Delivery Service Permit from their local alcoholic beverage board or commission to deliver locally on behalf of licensed retailers (HB0808/SB0456).
The law establishes a Local Delivery Service Permit, which authorizes local jurisdictions to create rules and regulations that allow for third-party contractors to deliver on behalf of licensed retailers. Local alcoholic beverages boards and/or commissions must “opt in” to allow for this privilege by passing rules and regulations authorizing delivery by a third-party contractor. If a local alcoholic beverage board and/or commission does not “opt in” by passing rules and regulations, then third-party delivery contractors are prohibited from delivering alcoholic beverages within that jurisdiction.
If authorized by a local alcoholic beverage board and/or commission, then licensed retailers and third-party contractors need to follow these new rules when delivering of alcoholic beverages:
What This Means for Retailers and Third-party Deliverers
- Third-party contractors must first obtain a Local Delivery Permit from the jurisdiction they seek to provide services within.
- Delivery can be facilitated by employees or independent contractors of the licensed delivery service.
- Licensed delivery services are only permitted to deliver alcohol on behalf of retailers within the retailer’s jurisdiction (county).
- Deliveries by third-party contractors shall occur only when the retail license holder is open for in-store purchase
- Delivery must be done by someone 21 or older and who has completed the alcohol awareness program.
- Alcoholic beverages must be delivered to a person 21 or older and who presents valid identification.
- Alcoholic beverages must be provided in the manufacturer’s original sealed containers.