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DC Code § 25-342 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Requirements To Qualify For License|Subchapter III - Denial of License|§ 25-342. Special restrictions for off-premises retailer’s license in Ward 7

(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “Ward 7” means the area defined as Ward VII in § 1-1041.03(a) on [August 15, 2008]. (b) A licensee under an off-premises retailer’s license in Ward 7, class A or B, shall not divide a manufacturer’s package of more than one container of beer, malt liquor, or ale, to sell an individual container of the package if the capacity of the individual container is 70 ounces or less. (c) A licensee under an off-premises retailer’s license in Ward 7, class A or B, shall not sell, give, offer, expose for sale, or deliver an individual container of beer, malt liquor, or ale with a capacity of 70 ounces or less.  (Aug. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-211, § 2(b), 55 DCR 6984.)
DC Code § 25-343 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Requirements To Qualify For License|Subchapter III - Denial of License|§ 25-343. Special restrictions for off-premises retailer’s license in Ward 8

(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “Ward 8” means the area defined as Ward VIII in § 1-1041.03(a) on [August 15, 2008]. (b) A licensee under an off-premises retailer’s license in Ward 8, class A or B, shall not divide a manufacturer’s package of more than one container of beer, malt liquor, or ale, to sell an individual container of the package if the capacity of the individual container is 70 ounces or less. (c) A licensee under an off-premises retailer’s license in Ward 8, class A or B, shall not sell, give, offer, expose for sale, or deliver an individual container of beer, malt liquor, or ale with a capacity of 70 ounces or less.  (Aug. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-211, § 2(b), 55 DCR 6984.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) additions, see § 2(b) of Mt. Pleasant, Targeted Ward 2, and Targeted Ward 6 Single Sales Moratorium Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-564, October 27, 2008, 55 DCR 12024).
DC Code § 25-344 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Requirements To Qualify For License|Subchapter III - Denial of License|§ 25-344. Special restrictions for off-premises retailer’s license in Mt. Pleasant

(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “Mt. Pleasant” means the area defined as ANC-1D, delimited by Piney Branch Parkway to the north, 16th Street to the east, Harvard Street to the south, and Adams Mill and Klingle Roads to the west, on [December 24, 2008]. (b) A licensee under an off-premises retailer’s license in Mt. Pleasant, class A or B, shall not: (1) Divide a manufacturer’s package of more than one container of beer, malt liquor, or ale, to sell an individual container of the package if the capacity of the individual container is 70 ounces or less; or (2) Sell, give, offer, expose for sale, or deliver an individual container of beer, malt liquor, or ale with a capacity of 70 ounces or less.  (Dec. 24, 2008, D.C. Law 17-287, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11993.)  Editor's Notes Section 4 of D.C. Law 17-287 provided: “Sec. 4. Rules. ”The Mayor, pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), may issue rules to implement the provisions of this act. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 30-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution, within this 30-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.”
DC Code § 25-345 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Requirements To Qualify For License|Subchapter III - Denial of License|§ 25-345. Ward 2 restrictions for off-premises retailer’s license

(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “Ward 2” means the area defined as Ward II in § 1-1041.03 on [December 24, 2008]. (b) A licensee under an off-premises retailer’s license, class A or B, located in Ward 2, shall not: (1) Divide a manufacturer’s package of more than one container of beer, malt liquor, or ale, to sell an individual container of the package if the capacity of the individual container is 70 ounces or less; or (2) Sell, give, offer, expose for sale, or deliver an individual container of beer, malt liquor, or ale with a capacity of 70 ounces or less, as well as spirits (liquor) sold in half-pints or smaller volumes. (c)(1) An existing licensee may apply to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for an exception to the restrictions in subsection (b) of this section. The Board shall notify the Advisory Neighborhood Commission in which the licensee is located when a licensee applies for an exception and provide a copy of the application. The copy of the application shall be provided at the address of the ANC’s office of record. The Board shall make its determination on the licensee application within 60 calendar days of receipt of the application. (2) In making a determination on the licensee application under this subsection, the Board shall consider the following factors: (A) The input, if any, of the ANC in which the licensee is located, as evidenced by a vote of the ANC, which shall be given great weight; (B) Whether the exception will negatively impact the enforceability and effectiveness of the ban; (C) The absence or presence of any primary or secondary tier violations within the 12 months immediately preceding the date of application, including sales to minors, use of premises for unlawful purposes, or sale to persons without a valid identification; (D) Evidence of licensee participation in the community, such as attendance at ANC and Police Service Area community meetings; and (E) Clear and convincing evidence that there have been no significant adverse community impacts, such as loitering, littering, or other anti-social behavior in the vicinity of the licensee establishment. (3) A new licensee under an off-premises retailer’s license, class A or B, may not apply for an exception under this subsection within the first 12 months of having obtained a license under this title. (d) The restrictions in subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to a licensee located in a federal building, or to a licensee that is a full-service grocery store, as described in this title.  (Dec. 24, 2008, D.C. Law 17-287, § 2(c), 55 DCR 11993.)
DC Code § 25-346 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Requirements To Qualify For License|Subchapter III - Denial of License|§ 25-346. Ward 6 restrictions for off-premises retailer’s license

(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “Ward 6” means the area defined as Ward VI in § 1-1041.03 on [December 24, 2008]. (b) A licensee under an off-premises retailer’s license, class A or B, located in Ward 6 shall not: (1) Divide a manufacturer’s package of more than one container of beer, malt liquor, or ale, to sell an individual container of the package if the capacity of the individual container is 70 ounces or less; or (2) Sell, give, offer, expose for sale, or deliver an individual container of beer, malt liquor, or ale with a capacity of 70 ounces or less, as well as spirits (liquor) sold in half-pints or smaller volumes. (c)(1) An existing licensee may apply to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for an exception to the restrictions in subsection (b) of this section. The Board shall notify the Advisory Neighborhood Commission in which the licensee is located when a licensee applies for an exception and provide a copy of the application. The copy of the application shall be provided at the address of the ANC’s office of record. The Board shall make its determination on the licensee application within 60 calendar days of receipt of the application. (2) In making a determination on the licensee application under this subsection, the Board shall consider the following factors: (A) The input, if any, of the ANC in which the licensee is located, as evidenced by a vote of the ANC, which shall be given great weight; (B) Whether the exception will negatively impact the enforceability and effectiveness of the ban; (C) The absence or presence of any primary or secondary tier violations within the 12 months immediately preceding the date of application, including sales to minors, use of premises for unlawful purposes, or sale to persons without a valid identification; (D) Evidence of licensee participation in the community, such as attendance at ANC and Police Service Area community meetings; and (E) Clear and convincing evidence that there have been no significant adverse community impacts, such as loitering, littering, or other anti-social behavior in the vicinity of the licensee establishment. (3) A new licensee under an off-premises retailer’s license, class A or B, may not apply for an exception under this subsection within the first 12 months of having obtained a license under this title. (d) The restrictions in subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to a licensee located in a federal building, or to a licensee that is a full-service grocery store, as described in this title.  (Dec. 24, 2008, D.C. Law 17-287, § 2(d), 55 DCR 11993.)
DC Code § 25-351 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Requirements To Qualify For License|Subchapter IV - Board-Created Moratoria|§ 25-351. Board-created moratoria

(a) If the Board reasonably determines that it is in the public interest to do so based on the appropriateness standard set forth in subchapter II of this chapter, the Board may, by rule: (1) Limit the number of licenses of any class to be issued; (2) Declare a moratorium on the issuance of licenses of any class, or the issuance of amended licenses that constitute a substantial change, in any locality, section, or portion of the District; or (3) Declare a moratorium in any locality, section, or portion of the District to limit the sale of products by licensees under an off-premises retailer license, class A and B. (b) Any group with standing under § 25-601 may request the Board to issue regulations establishing the limit or declaring the moratorium. A moratorium issued by the Board under subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section shall have a prospective effect and shall not apply to existing licenses. (c) A moratorium on the issuance of an amended license that constitutes a substantial change, in accordance with § 25-762, shall only be allowed in those geographical areas for which a limit or moratorium on the number of licenses in any class is in effect and shall apply to any application filed after May 3, 2001, for an amended license that would constitute a substantial change. (d) No licensee or agent of any licensee shall be entitled to make a request under subsection (b) of this section. (e) A moratorium shall be effective for 5 years from the date of final rulemaking, or for a lesser period as determined by the Board. (f) If the Board acts on a moratorium request, a moratorium request for the same area, or an area covering substantially the same area, shall not be considered for 2 years from the date of the Board’s action. (g) The requirements of this section shall not apply to solicitor’s licenses, manager’s licenses, caterer’s licenses, or to temporary licenses.  (May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Sept. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-187, § 201(c), 51 DCR 6525.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 25-601. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-187 added subsec. (g).
DC Code § 25-353 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Requirements To Qualify For License|Subchapter IV - Board-Created Moratoria|§ 25-353. Notice requirements for moratorium proceedings

If a moratorium request meets all of the requirements set forth in § 25-352, the Board shall provide notice to the public according to the same procedures as required by § 25-421.  (May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Sept. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-187, § 101(p), 51 DCR 6525.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-187 substituted “§ 25-421” for “§§ 25-421 and 25-422; provided, that, for purposes of this section, the responsibilities of the applicant prescribed in § 25-422 shall be assumed by the Board”.
DC Code § 25-354 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Requirements To Qualify For License|Subchapter IV - Board-Created Moratoria|§ 25-354. Board review of moratorium request

(a) The Board shall hold a public hearing to review a proposed moratorium. The public hearing shall be in the nature of a rulemaking hearing under § 2-505 and not in the nature of a contested case under § 2-509. (b) At the public hearing, any interested person may appear to give oral or written testimony in support of, or in opposition to, the moratorium request. (c) In addition to receiving testimony from the public, the Board shall request formal comments from the following persons or agencies: (1) The Councilmembers within whose wards the requested moratorium area is located; (2) The ANCs within whose areas the requested moratorium area is located and any other ANC abutting the proposed moratorium area; (3) The Assistant City Administrator for Economic Development, or his or her designee; (4) The Office of Planning, or its successor agency; and (5) The District Commander of the Metropolitan Police Department in which the requested moratorium zone is located. (d) In deciding on a moratorium request, the Board shall consider the extent to which the testimony and comments show that the requested moratorium is appropriate under at least 2 of the appropriateness standards set forth in subchapter II of this chapter. (e) The Board may grant the moratorium request in one or more of the following ways: (1) In whole or in part; (2) By enlarging or decreasing the moratorium area; or (3) By limiting the moratorium to no more than one class of license. (f) The Board may deny the moratorium request in its entirety. (g) The decision of the Board shall be final and shall be issued in writing, including each member’s vote.  (May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Sept. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-187, § 101(q), 51 DCR 6525.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-187, in par. (2) of subsec. (c), substituted “is located and any other ANC abutting the proposed moratorium area” for “is located”.
DC Code § 25-361 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Requirements To Qualify For License|Subchapter V - Involuntary Transfer|§ 25-361. Involuntary transfer

(a) The Board may transfer a license upon the request of a bona fide purchaser of the license who made the purchase at any of the following: (1) A marshal’s sale; (2) A trustee’s sale under foreclosure of a chattel deed of trust; (3) A trustee’s or receiver’s sale in bankruptcy proceedings; (4) Any other sale conducted upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction; (5) A sale under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code; (6) Upon the death of an individual who is a licensee or who has a stock ownership or partnership interest of 50% or more in the licensed business; or (7) A tax sale under Chapter 13 or 13A of Title 47. (b) Except as provided in this section, transfers made under this section may, because of their involuntary nature, be approved by the Board without an initial inquiry, as required by §§ 25-311 through 25-314, as to the appropriateness of the establishment, and without the notice provisions contained in subchapter II of Chapter 4. (c) Bona fide purchasers whose transfers are approved under this section shall, at the time for renewal of the license, meet all of the requirements of § 25-313 regarding the appropriateness of the establishment and shall at that time have notice of their renewal application given under subchapter II of Chapter 4. (d) Bona fide purchasers shall, before an approval of the transfer, submit to the Board an affidavit stating that no change which could be considered a substantial change to the business under § 25-762 will occur before the expiration of the license period during which the transfer takes place. (e) If a change which could be considered a substantial change will occur before the expiration of the license period, the transfer application shall be considered under §§ 25-404 and 25-762.  (May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959.)
DC Code § 25-371 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Requirements To Qualify For License|Subchapter VI - Moratorium on Establishments Which Permit Nude Dancing|§ 25-371. Moratorium on establishments which permit nude dancing

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no licensee under this title shall permit nude dancers. (b) A licensee who regularly provided entertainment by nude dancers before December 15, 1993, may continue to do so at its establishment.  (Jan. 24, 1934, 48 Stat. 319, ch. 4, § 3; Aug. 27, 1935, 49 Stat. 897, ch. 756, § 1; Dec. 8, 1970, 84 Stat. 1393, Pub. L. 91-535, § 1; Apr. 18, 1978, D.C. Law 2-73, § 3, 24 DCR 7066; Sept. 29, 1982, D.C. Law 4-157, §§ 2, 15, 29 DCR 3617; Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-204, § 2, 30 DCR 185; Aug. 2, 1983, D.C. Law 5-16, § 2, 30 DCR 3193; May 23, 1986, D.C. Law 6-119, § 2, 33 DCR 2447; Mar. 7, 1987, D.C. Law 6-217, § 2, 34 DCR 907; Aug. 17, 1991, D.C. Law 9-40, § 2(a), 38 DCR 4974; Oct. 3, 1992, D.C. Law 9-174, § 2(a), 39 DCR 5859; Sept. 11, 1993, D.C. Law 10-12, § 2(a), 40 DCR 4020; May 24, 1994, D.C. Law 10-122,§ 2(a), 41 DCR 1658; Apr. 12, 1997, D.C. Law 11-258, § 2(a), 44 DCR 1421; Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-202,§ 2(a), 45 DCR 8412; Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-206, § 2(a), 45 DCR 8430; May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Oct. 26, 2001, D.C. Law 14-42, § 6(c), 48 DCR 7612.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 25-103. 1973 Ed., § 25-103. Section References This section is referenced in § 25-372, § 25-373, and § 25-374. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-42, in subsec. (a), substituted “shall” for “may”; and validated the previously made technical corrections in the section designation of § 25-371. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 6(c) of Technical Amendments Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-108, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7622).
DC Code § 25-372 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Requirements To Qualify For License|Subchapter VI - Moratorium on Establishments Which Permit Nude Dancing|§ 25-372. Nude dancing performances

Nude dancers in an establishment licensed under § 25-371(b) shall perform only upon a stage at least 18 inches above the immediate floor level and removed at least 3 feet from the nearest customer. The licensee under an on-premises retailer’s license for a multipurpose facility for a legitimate theater may permit nudity by performers in dramatic productions.  (May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959.)
DC Code § 25-373 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Requirements To Qualify For License|Subchapter VI - Moratorium on Establishments Which Permit Nude Dancing|§ 25-373. Transfer of ownership of establishments which permit nude dancing

A licensee under § 25-371(b) may transfer ownership in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.  (May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959.)
DC Code § 25-404 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]|Chapter 4 - Application and Review Processes|Subchapter I - Application Requirements|§ 25-404. Application for approval of substantial change in operation

(a) Before making a substantial change in the nature of the operation of the licensed establishment, an applicant shall file with the Board an amendment to its application or last application, providing the information required on an application under § 25-402(a). (b)(1) If the Board determines that the proposed change to the nature of the operation is substantial: (A) It shall provide notice of the licensee’s amended filing to the same persons and in the same manner required for license renewal applications in subchapter II of this chapter; and (B) The applicant requesting approval of a substantial change shall demonstrate appropriateness as set forth in §§ 25-313 and 25-314. (2) There shall be no presumption of appropriateness with respect to substantial change applications. If the applicant fails to demonstrate that the proposed change in the nature of operation is appropriate for the locality, section, or portion of the District where the establishment is located, the Board shall disapprove the proposed change. (3) In determining whether the proposed changes are substantial, the Board shall consider whether they are potentially of concern to the residents or businesses surrounding the establishment. (c) If proper notice has been given as provided under subchapter II of this chapter, and no objection to the appropriateness of the proposed substantial change in the nature of the operation of the establishment is filed with the Board during the protest period, the proposed change shall be presumed appropriate for the locality, section, or portion of the District where it is located.  (Jan. 24, 1934, 48 Stat. 327, ch. 4, § 14; Aug. 25, 1937, 50 Stat. 802, 803, ch. 766, §§ 1, 2; June 15, 1938, 52 Stat. 691, ch. 396, § 3; June 29, 1953, 67 Stat. 103, ch. 159, § 404(e), (f); Aug. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 616, Pub. L. 90-450, title IV, § 404; Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-146, § 4, 27 DCR 4753; Sept. 29, 1982, D.C. Law 4-157, §§ 8, 15, 29 DCR 3617; Mar. 8, 1984, D.C. Law 5-51, § 2(b)(4), (c), 30 DCR 5927; June 29, 1984, D.C. Law 5-97, § 2, 31 DCR 2556; Mar. 7, 1987, D.C. Law 6-217, § 9, 34 DCR 907; June 5, 1987, D.C. Law 7-7, § 2, 34 DCR 2640; Oct. 3, 1992, D.C. Law 9-174, § 2(b), (c), 39 DCR 5859; May 24, 1994, D.C. Law 10-122, § 2(f), 41 DCR 1658; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2003(q)(2), 46 DCR 3142; Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-39, § 2, 46 DCR 6548; May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 25-404. 1973 Ed., § 25-115. Section References This section is referenced in § 25-101, § 25-313, § 25-316, § 25-361, § 25-421, § 25-431, § 25-601, and § 25-762.
DC Code § 25-405 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]|Chapter 4 - Application and Review Processes|Subchapter I - Application Requirements|§ 25-405. Application for transfer to new owner

(a) A voluntary transaction which results in (1) the transfer to an individual of 50% or more of the legal or beneficial ownership of (A) the licensed establishment, or (B) the entity owning or controlling the licensed establishment, or (2) a change in stock ownership or partnership interest of 50% or more, within any 12 month period, shall require application for transfer of the license to new owners from the Board. (b) An application to transfer a license to a new owner shall be filed by the transferee and approved by the Board before the consummation of the transfer. (c) An applicant requesting the transfer of a license to a new owner shall submit documents and other written statements and evidence requesting written approval of the transfer and establishing to the satisfaction of the Board that the new owner meets all of the qualifications set forth in § 25-301. (d) The current licensee shall submit an affidavit which complies with § 47-2863(b). (e) If the Board finds that the licensee is in violation of this title or regulations promulgated under this title, the Board shall deny the application for transfer.  (May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 25-316.