(a) This section does not apply to:
(1) the delivery of wine from a direct wine shipper to a consumer using a common carrier in accordance with Title 2, Subtitle 1, Part V of this article; or
(2) the holder of a common carrier permit in the course of delivering directly shipped wine in accordance with Title 2, Subtitle 1, Part V of this article.
(b) Retail delivery to a purchaser of alcoholic beverages is prohibited unless:
(1) a retail license holder obtains a letter of authorization from the local licensing board to make deliveries; and
(2) the delivery is made from the licensed premises by:
(i) the retail license holder;
(ii) an employee of the retail license holder; or
(iii) a third–party contractor, an independent contractor, or an agent that:
1. holds a local delivery service permit issued under § 4–1107 of this title; and
2. has contracted with the retail license holder to make deliveries of alcoholic beverages.