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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 5 - Annual Fees › § 25–508. Minimum fee for permits, and manager’s license, and endorsement

§ 25–508. Minimum fee for permits, and manager’s license, and endorsement.
The minimum fees for permits, manager’s license, and endorsement shall be as follows:
Tasting permit for class A licensees
$100/year
Importation permit
$5
Manager’s license
$100/year
On-site sales and consumption permit
$1,000/year
Game of skill machine endorsement
$200/year
Sports wagering
$100/year.
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 2002(d), 61 DCR 9990; Feb. 21, 2020, D.C. Law 23-54, § 2(c), 67 DCR 28; Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-280, § 8(c), 68 DCR 001156; June 30, 2022, D.C. Law 24-127, § 2(e)(3), 69 DCR 005071; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-155 added the last line in the table, the $1000 annual fee for an on-site sales and consumption permit.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(c) of Revised Game of Skill Machines Consumer Protections Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-16, Feb. 26, 2021, 68 DCR 002559).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(c) of Revised Game of Skill Machines Consumer Protections Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-479, Oct. 1, 2020, 67 DCR 13284).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(c) of Games of Skill Consumer Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-229, Feb. 27, 2020, 0 DCR 0).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2002(d) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-377, July 14, 2014, 61 DCR 7598, 20 STAT 3696).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2002(d) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2002(d) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884, 21 STAT 541).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(c) of Revised Game of Skill Machines Consumer Protections Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-257, Mar. 16, 2021, 67 DCR 13932).
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(c) of Games of Skill Consumer Protection Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-93, May 6, 2020, 67 DCR 3522).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 5 - Annual Fees › § 25–509. Minimum fee for transfer of a license to new owner

§ 25–509. Minimum fee for transfer of a license to new owner.
The minimum fee for transfer of a license to a new owner shall be $150.
(Jan. 24, 1934, 48 Stat. 330, ch. 4, § 16; May 27, 1949, 63 Stat. 135, ch. 146, title V, § 503; Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-157, § 2(d), 27 DCR 5117; May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 25-509.
1973 Ed., § 25-117.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 5 - Annual Fees › § 25–510. Minimum fee for amendment to license

§ 25–510. Minimum fee for amendment to license.
The minimum fee for an amendment to a license which results in an inspection of the licensed premises shall be $25.
(Jan. 24, 1934, 48 Stat. 324, ch. 4, § 11; Apr. 30, 1934, 48 Stat. 654, ch. 181, § 1; June 18, 1934, 48 Stat. 997, ch. 588; July 2, 1935, 49 Stat. 444, ch. 359; Aug. 27, 1935, 49 Stat. 898, 899, ch. 756, §§ 3-7; June 15, 1938, 52 Stat. 691, ch. 396, §§ 1, 2; May 27, 1949, 63 Stat. 133, ch. 146, title V, § 501; June 29, 1953, 67 Stat. 103, ch. 159, § 404(d); May 31, 1962, 76 Stat. 89, Pub. L. 87-470, § 1; Dec. 8, 1970, 84 Stat. 1393, Pub. L. 91-535, § 2; Apr. 6, 1977, D.C. Law 1-102, § 2(a), (b), 23 DCR 8732; Apr. 18, 1978, D.C. Law 2-73, § 3, 24 DCR 7066; Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-157, § 2(b), 27 DCR 5117; Sept. 29, 1982, D.C. Law 4-157, §§ 6, 15, 29 DCR 3617; Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-204, § 2, 30 DCR 185; Aug. 2, 1983, D.C. Law, 5-16, § 3, 30 DCR 3193; Mar. 8, 1984, D.C. Law 5-51, § 2(a), 30 DCR 5927; Mar. 7, 1987, D.C. Law 6-217, § 5, 34 DCR 907; Aug. 17, 1991, D.C. Law 9-40, § 2(b), 38 DCR 4974; May 24, 1994, D.C. Law 10-122, § 2(e), 41 DCR 1658; Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-202, § 2(b), 45 DCR 8412; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-261, § 2003(q)(1), 46 DCR 3142; May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 25-510.
1973 Ed., § 25-111.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 5 - Annual Fees › § 25–511. Minimum fee for pool buying group retail importation permit

§ 25–511. Minimum fee for pool buying group retail importation permit.
The minimum annual license fee for a pool buying group agent importation permit shall be $1,000, in addition to any other license fees prescribed in this title.
(Sept. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-187, § 401(j), 51 DCR 6525; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 47(d)(2), 53 DCR 6794; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-191 validated a previously made technical correction.
Editor's Notes
Sections 402 and 403 of D.C. Law 15-187 provided:
“Sec. 402. Rules and regulations.
“The Mayor shall promulgate proposed rules and regulations to administer this title within 180 days of its effective date. The proposed rules and regulations, as well as any subsequent rules and regulations amending this title, shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess, If the Council does not approve or disapprove the rules and regulations, in whole or in part, by resolution with the 45-day review period, the proposed rules and regulations shall be deemed approved.
“Sec. 403. Applicability.
“Section 401 shall apply upon the effective date of the regulations promulgated under section 402.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 5 - Annual Fees › § 25–512. Minimum fee for pub crawl license

§ 25–512. Minimum fee for pub crawl license.
The minimum annual fee for a pub crawl license shall be $500.
(Feb. 21, 2020, D.C. Law 23-51, § 2(c)(2), 67 DCR 13; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 5 - Annual Fees › § 25–513. Minimum fee for third-party alcohol delivery license

§ 25–513. Minimum fee for third-party alcohol delivery license.
The minimum annual fee for a third-party alcohol delivery license shall be $200.
(June 30, 2022, D.C. Law 24-127, § 2(e)(4), 69 DCR 005071; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 6 - Protests, Referendum, and Complaints › § 25–601.01. Certain documents to be made available

§ 25–601.01. Certain documents to be made available.
An ANC, or citizens association meeting the requirements of § 25-601(3), may request from ABCA or the Board a copy of a contract to which a licensee is a party, an incident log kept by a licensee, or similar document, if obtained by ABCA or the Board pursuant to this title.
(May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-310, § 2(v), 60 DCR 3410; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 2(v) of the Omnibus Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-52, April 22, 2013, 60 DCR 6372, 20 DCSTAT 1388).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 6 - Protests, Referendum, and Complaints › § 25–602. Filing a protest — Timing and requirements

§ 25–602. Filing a protest — Timing and requirements.
(a) Any person objecting, under § 25-601, to the approval of an application shall notify the Board in writing of his or her intention to object and the grounds for the objection within the protest period.
(b) If the Board has reason to believe that the applicant did not comply fully with the notice requirements set forth in subchapter II of Chapter 4, it shall extend the protest period as needed to ensure that the public has been given notice and has had adequate opportunity to respond.
(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; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 25-602.
1973 Ed., § 25-115.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 6 - Protests, Referendum, and Complaints › § 25–603. Referendum process — General provisions. [Repealed]

§ 25–603. Referendum process — General provisions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(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; Sept. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-187, § 101(y), 51 DCR 6525; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 25-603.
1973 Ed., § 25-115.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 6 - Protests, Referendum, and Complaints › § 25–604. Application to initiate a referendum process. [Repealed]

§ 25–604. Application to initiate a referendum process. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(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; Sept. 30 2004, D.C. Law 15-187, § 101(y), 51 DCR 6525; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 25-604.
1973 Ed., § 25-115.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority to the Director of the Office of Property Management to Protest the Issuance or Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 25-601(5)(2001), see Mayor’s Order 2004-182, November 9, 2004 ( 51 DCR 11351).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 6 - Protests, Referendum, and Complaints › § 25–605. Referendum—ANC review of petition proposal and statement. [Repealed]

§ 25–605. Referendum—ANC review of petition proposal and statement. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(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; Sept. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-187, § 101(y), 51 DCR 6525; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 25-605.
1973 Ed., § 25-115.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 6 - Protests, Referendum, and Complaints › § 25–606. Circulation of approved statement. [Repealed]

§ 25–606. Circulation of approved statement. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(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; Sept. 30 2004, D.C. Law 15-187, § 101(y), 51 DCR 6525; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 25-606.
1973 Ed., § 25-115.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 6 - Protests, Referendum, and Complaints › § 25–607. Approval of petitions submitted to the Board. [Repealed]

§ 25–607. Approval of petitions submitted to the Board. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(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; Sept. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-187, § 101(y), 51 DCR 6525; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 25-607.
1973 Ed., § 25-115.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 6 - Protests, Referendum, and Complaints › § 25–608. Licenses exempt from referendum process. [Repealed]

§ 25–608. Licenses exempt from referendum process. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(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; Sept. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-187, § 101(y), 51 DCR 6525; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 25-608.
1973 Ed., § 25-115.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 6 - Protests, Referendum, and Complaints › § 25–609. ANC comments

§ 25–609. ANC comments.
(a) The affected ANC shall notify the Board in writing of its recommendations, if any, and serve a copy upon the applicant or licensee not less than 7 calendar days before the date of the hearing. Whether the ANC participates as a protestant, the Board shall give great weight to the ANC recommendations as required by subchapter V of Chapter 3 of Title 1. The applicant or licensee shall have the opportunity to respond to the ANC recommendations in a manner to be prescribed in the rules adopted by the Board.
(b) In the event that an affected ANC submits a settlement agreement to the Board on a protested license application, the Board, upon its approval of the settlement agreement, shall dismiss any protest of a group of no fewer than 5 residents or property owners meeting the requirements of § 25-601(2). The Board shall not dismiss a protest filed by another affected ANC, a citizens association, or an abutting property owner meeting the requirements of § 25-601(3) upon the Board’s approval of an ANC’s settlement agreement submission.
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-310, § 2(w), 60 DCR 3410; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-270, § 2(d), 62 DCR 1866; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-310 rewrote the section.
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-270 substituted “ANC, a citizens association, or an abutting property owner” for “ANC or by a citizens association” in (b).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(w) of the Omnibus Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-597, January 14, 2013, 60 DCR 1001).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(w) of the Omnibus Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-52, April 22, 2013, 60 DCR 6372, 20 DCSTAT 1388).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter I - Staff Requirements › § 25–701. Board-approved manager required

§ 25–701. Board-approved manager required.
(a) A person designated to manage an establishment shall possess a manager’s license.
(a-1)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an establishment's owner or Board-approved manager shall be present on the premises at all times during the establishment's hours of sale, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
(2) The presence of an establishment's owner or Board-approved manager shall not be required when:
(A) There are not any alcoholic beverages on the premises;
(B) The establishment is not open to the public;
(C) Alcoholic beverages are secure and not accessible to the public for sale, service, or consumption; or
(D) The license is in safekeeping pursuant to § 25-791.
(b) A licensee shall notify the Board within 7 calendar days of a manager’s conviction for other than a minor traffic violation.
(c) This section shall not apply to the holder of a wholesaler's license or off-premises retailer's license, class AI or BI, that is not open to the public or to licensees who personally superintend the establishment during licensed hours of sale.
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; July 18, 2008, D.C. Law 17-201, § 5(b), 55 DCR 6289; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-165, § 2(f)(2), 65 DCR 9366; Feb. 21, 2020, D.C. Law 23-50, § 2(b)(2), 67 DCR 9; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-201, in subsec. (c), substituted “the holder of a wholesaler’s license that is not open to the public or to licensees” for “licensees”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter I - Staff Requirements › § 25–702. Notice of criminal conviction

§ 25–702. Notice of criminal conviction.
A licensee shall immediately notify the Board in writing if the licensee discovers that a Board-approved manager, owner, or solicitor has been convicted for an offense other than a minor traffic offense; except, that there shall be no notification required for any such conviction that is more than 5 years old.
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Feb. 21, 2020, D.C. Law 23-50, § 2(b)(3), 67 DCR 9; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter I - Staff Requirements › § 25–703. Manager and owner conduct requirement

§ 25–703. Manager and owner conduct requirement.
The Board-approved manager of an establishment or owner of the establishment who personally superintends the establishment during licensed hours of operation shall not be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
(May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-270, § 2(e)(2), 62 DCR 1866; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-165, § 2(f)(3), 65 DCR 9366; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter I - Staff Requirements › § 25–704. Management agreements

§ 25–704. Management agreements.
(a) A licensee or applicant who enters into a management agreement with a third-party for the management of a licensed premises shall provide the Board with a copy of the agreement within 30 calendar days of execution.
(b) Notice of cancellation or termination of a management agreement shall be provided in writing to the Board within 30 calendar days of the cancellation or termination.
(June 30, 2022, D.C. Law 24-127, § 2(f)(2), 69 DCR 005071; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter II - Posting of Signs › § 25–712. Warning signs regarding dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy required

§ 25–712. Warning signs regarding dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy required.
(a) A licensees shall post in a conspicuous place, in accordance with regulations, a sign which reads: “Warning: Drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy can cause birth defects.”.
(b) If the Board determines that action in addition to that required by subsection (a) of this section is necessary to accomplish the objectives of this title, the Board may require additional warnings.
(c) The Board shall prepare the signs and make them available at no charge to licensees.
(d) Each day of noncompliance shall constitute a separate violation of this section.
(e) A violation of this section shall be punishable as a secondary tier violation.
(f) This section shall not apply to the holder of a wholesaler’s license that is not open to the public.
(Jan. 24, 1934, ch. 4, § 47; as added Nov. 19, 1985, D.C. Law 6-57, § 2, 32 DCR 5722; May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; July 18, 2008, D.C. Law 17-201, § 5(c), 55 DCR 6289; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-270, § 2(e)(3), 62 DCR 1866; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 25-712.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-201 added subsec. (f).
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-270 rewrote (e).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter II - Posting of Signs › § 25–713. Retail licensee required to post current legal drinking age and notice of requirement to produce valid identification displaying proof of age

§ 25–713. Retail licensee required to post current legal drinking age and notice of requirement to produce valid identification displaying proof of age.
A retail licensee shall post a notice, maintained in good repair and in a place clearly visible from the point of entry to the establishment, stating:
(1) The minimum age required for the purchases of an alcoholic beverage; and
(2) The obligation of the patron to produce a valid identification document displaying proof of legal drinking age.
(Jan. 24, 1934, 48 Stat. 331, ch. 4, § 20; Aug. 27, 1935, 49 Stat. 901, ch. 756, § 10; June 29, 1953, 67 Stat. 104, ch. 159, § 404(g); Sept. 29, 1982, D.C. Law 4-157, § 12, 29 DCR 3617; Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-106, § 2, 31 DCR 3381; Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-178, § 2(a), 33 DCR 7654; Mar. 7, 1987, D.C. Law 6-217, § 12, 34 DCR 907; Sept. 11, 1993, D.C. Law 10-12,§ 2(c), 40 DCR 4020; May 24, 1994, D.C. Law 10-122, § 2(i), 41 DCR 1658; May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 25-713.
1973 Ed., § 25-121.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of § 25-714, see § 2(d)(2) of Games of Skill Consumer Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-229, Feb. 27, 2020, 0 DCR 0).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation of § 25-714, see § 2(d)(2) of Games of Skill Consumer Protection Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-93, May 6, 2020, 67 DCR 3522).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter III - Hours; Noise Restrictions; Control of Litter › § 25–721. Hours of sale and delivery for wholesalers and manufacturers

§ 25–721. Hours of sale and delivery for wholesalers and manufacturers.
(a) A licensee under a wholesaler license shall sell and deliver alcoholic beverages to other licensees only between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
(a-1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a licensed wholesaler may sell and deliver alcoholic beverages to District residents or to customers for curbside delivery between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday.
(b) In addition to the provisions in subsection (a) of this section, a licensed wholesaler, class A or B, may deliver alcoholic beverages to other licensees between the hours 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., on Sunday.
(c) A manufacturer's license, class A, B, or C, holding an on-site sales and consumption permit may sell and serve alcoholic beverages on any day and time except between the following hours:
(1) 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday; and
(2) 3:00 a.m. [and] 6:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
(d) A manufacturer's license, class A, B, or C, may deliver alcoholic beverages manufactured at the licensed premises to wholesalers, retailers, and to District residents or provide to customers by curbside delivery between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., 7 days a week.
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-81, § 2, 61 DCR 173; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-270, § 2(e)(4), 62 DCR 1866; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-165, § 2(f)(4), 65 DCR 9366; Feb. 21, 2020, D.C. Law 23-51, § 2(d)(1), 67 DCR 13; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 6052(b)(1), 67 DCR 10493; June 30, 2022, D.C. Law 24-127, § 2(f)(4), 69 DCR 005071; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-81 deleted “a manufacturer’s license or” preceding “a wholesaler’s license” in (a); deleted “a manufacturer’s license, class A or B, or” preceding “a wholesaler’s license” in (b); and added (c).
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-270 substituted “class A, B, or C” I for “class A or B,” in (c).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(a) of Inaugural Celebration Extension of Hours Public Safety Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-616, December 19, 2008, 56 DCR 44).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter III - Hours; Noise Restrictions; Control of Litter › § 25–722. Hours of sale and delivery for off-premises retail licensees

§ 25–722. Hours of sale and delivery for off-premises retail licensees.
(a) A licensee under an off-premises retailer’s license, class A or B, may sell and deliver alcoholic beverages to District residents or provide to customers by curbside delivery only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday, and during those same hours on December 24 and 31 of each year, subject to voluntary agreements [settlement agreements] pursuant to § 25-446.
(b) The Board may also permit a licensee under an off-premises retailer license, class A or B, to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to District residents or provide to customers by curbside delivery between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on Sundays subject to settlement agreement pursuant to § 25-446.
(c) [Repealed].
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Sept. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-187, § 101(z), 51 DCR 6525; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 8122, 58 DCR 6226; Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 2052, 59 DCR 8025; May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-310, § 2(y), 60 DCR 3410; Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-260, § 2(f)(2), 64 DCR 2079; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 6052(b)(2), 67 DCR 10493; June 30, 2022, D.C. Law 24-127, § 2(f)(5), 69 DCR 005071; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 25-123.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-187 rewrote the section.
D.C. Law 19-21, in subsecs. (a) and (b), substituted “midnight” for “10 p.m.”.
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-168 substituted “7:00 a.m.” for “9:00 a.m.” in (a) and (b); added “subject to voluntary agreements pursuant to § 25-446” in (a); and added “subject to the voluntary agreements pursuant to § 25-446” in (b).
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-310 substituted “class A or B” for “class B” in (b).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 2 of Independence Day Class A Retailer Sales Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-451, June 28, 2010, 57 DCR 5667).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 8012 of Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2011 (D.C. Act 19-93, June 29, 2011, 58 DCR 5599).
For temporary amendment of (b), see § 2(y) of the Omnibus Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-597, January 14, 2013, 60 DCR 1001).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(y) of the Omnibus Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-52, April 22, 2013, 60 DCR 6372, 20 DCSTAT 1388).
Short Title
Short title: Section 8121 of D.C. Law 19-21 provided that subtitle M of title VIII of the act may be cited as “Off-premise Alcohol Act of 2011”.
Editor's Notes
Section 8124 of D.C. Law 19-21 provided: “Sec. 8124. This subtitle shall apply as of July 1, 2011.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter III - Hours; Noise Restrictions; Control of Litter › § 25–724. Board authorized to further restrict hours of operation

§ 25–724. Board authorized to further restrict hours of operation.
At the time of initial application or renewal of any class of license, the Board may further limit the hours of sale and delivery for a particular applicant (1) based on the Board’s findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order following a protest hearing, or (2) under the terms of a settlement agreement.
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-310, § 2(aa), 60 DCR 3410; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 25-123 and § 25-723.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-310 substituted “settlement agreement” for “voluntary agreement”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(aa) of the Omnibus Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-597, January 14, 2013, 60 DCR 1001).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(aa) of the Omnibus Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-52, April 22, 2013, 60 DCR 6372, 20 DCSTAT 1388).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter III - Hours; Noise Restrictions; Control of Litter › § 25–726. Control of litter

§ 25–726. Control of litter.
(a) The licensee under a retailer’s license shall take reasonable measures to ensure that the immediate environs of the establishment, including adjacent alleys, sidewalks, or other public property immediately adjacent to the establishment, or other property used by the licensee to conduct its business, are kept free of litter.
(b) A licensee under a retailer's license shall ensure that all solid waste inside the property and in the outdoor spaces immediately surrounding the property are stored and containerized for collection in a manner that will not provide food, harborage, or breeding places for insects or rodents, or other animals, or create a nuisance or fire hazard.
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-260, § 2(f)(3), 64 DCR 2079; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 25-313.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter IV - Sale on Credit, Gifts, and Loans › § 25–731. Credit and delinquency

§ 25–731. Credit and delinquency.
(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “payment” means the delivery to the manufacturer or wholesaler of cash or a check, draft, or other order for payment; provided, that the check, draft, or other order of payment is drawn only on the bank account of the retailer or manufacturer.
(b) No alcoholic beverage shall be sold by a manufacturer or wholesaler to a retailer or manufacturer, or purchased by a retailer or manufacturer, except on the following terms: (1) full payment in cash on delivery, or (2) full payment in cash before the 16th day of the month following the month of purchase or delivery.
(c) A retailer or manufacturer who fails to make payment in full in accordance with the terms of purchase shall not, during the period of delinquency, make any further purchases except for cash on delivery, and, during the period of delinquency, a manufacturer or wholesaler who has knowledge of such delinquency shall not sell any alcoholic beverages to the retailer or manufacturer except for cash on delivery.
(d) Subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall constitute a reasonable extension of credit and no enlargement or extension of such terms, whether cash or credit, shall be granted by the manufacturer or wholesaler or accepted by the retailer or manufacturer.
(e) Repealed.
(f) Repealed.
(g) Repealed.
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-361, § 2(c)(2), 56 DCR 1204; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-270, § 2(e)(6), 62 DCR 1866; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 25-733.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-361 repealed subsecs. (e), (f), and (g), which had read as follows:
“(e) The failure of a retailer who contracts to purchase an alcoholic beverage for full payment in cash on delivery to make full payment upon delivery shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
“(f) A retailer shall not satisfy the obligation to pay for an alcoholic beverage unless the payment is dated on or before the date payment is due and is, upon presentation, promptly honored by the bank on which it is drawn.
“(g) The failure of a manufacturer or wholesaler to deposit the payment in the manufacturer’s or wholesaler’s bank for credit or collection, or present the payment to the bank on which it is drawn, within 5 days from the receipt of a payment shall constitute a violation of this chapter. Each day that the failure continues shall constitute a separate violation.”
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-270 substituted “retailer or manufacturer' For “retailer” throughout the section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter IV - Sale on Credit, Gifts, and Loans › § 25–732. Payment plan for use in extenuating circumstances. [Repealed]

§ 25–732. Payment plan for use in extenuating circumstances. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-361, § 2(c)(3), 56 DCR 1204; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter IV - Sale on Credit, Gifts, and Loans › § 25–733. Delivery and payment records and reports

§ 25–733. Delivery and payment records and reports.
(a) A delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a licensee shall be accompanied by an invoice of sale or delivery which shall bear the date of delivery of the alcoholic beverages.
(b) [Repealed].
(c) A manufacturer or wholesaler who, after receiving notification of delinquency by a retailer under § 25-731(c), extends credit to any retailer, shall be deemed to have violated § 25-731(b).
(d) Repealed.
(e) Repealed.
(f) Repealed.
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-361, § 2(c)(4), 56 DCR 1204; June 30, 2022, D.C. Law 24-127, § 2(f)(8), 69 DCR 005071; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-361, in subsec. (b)(3), substituted “presented for payment, when such dishonored checks, drafts, or other orders for payment exceed $15,000” for “presented for payment”; and repealed subsecs. (d), (e), and (f), which had read as follows:
“(d) Before March 2, June 2, September 2, and January 2 of each year, each manufacturer and wholesaler shall submit to the Board, on a form prescribed by the Board, a list of the following:
“(1) All retailers that have been required to make payment in cash for alcoholic beverages under 25-731(c), during the preceding 90 days; and
“(2) All accounts that have been delinquent during the preceding 90 days, including the amount of the delinquency.
“(e) Each manufacturer and wholesaler shall, within 24 hours of receipt from the bank or other depository of notice of dishonor of a check, draft, or other order for payment which the manufacturer or wholesaler received from a retailer, notify in writing the Board of the notice of dishonor.
“(f) Failure to file timely a report required by this section shall constitute a violation of this chapter.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter IV - Sale on Credit, Gifts, and Loans › § 25–734. Sale by retailer of beverages on credit prohibited

§ 25–734. Sale by retailer of beverages on credit prohibited.
(a) A licensee under a retailer’s license shall not sell on credit any alcoholic beverages except as provided in this section.
(b) For purposes of this section, the extension of credit by the licensee under an off-premises retailer’s license in connection with the sale of an alcoholic beverage through a document, device, or plan intended or adapted for the purpose of establishing credit, except through the use of a credit card, shall be considered a sale on credit.
(c) This section shall not prohibit a club from extending credit to its members or the guests of members or a hotel from extending credit to its registered guests.
(d) This section shall not prohibit the licensee under an on-premises retailer’s license from accepting payment by credit card for sales of alcoholic beverages to customers.
(Jan. 24, 1934, 48 Stat. 336, ch. 4, § 35; Dec. 8, 1970, 84 Stat. 1394, Pub. L. 91-535, § 6; Sept. 29, 1982, D.C. Law 4-157, § 14, 29 DCR 3617; Mar. 7, 1987, D.C. Law 6-217, § 15, 34 DCR 907; May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 25-734.
1973 Ed., § 25-133.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter IV - Sale on Credit, Gifts, and Loans › § 25–735. Gifts and loans from manufacturer prohibited

§ 25–735. Gifts and loans from manufacturer prohibited.
(a) A manufacturer, whether or not licensed under this title, shall not engage in the following transactions with a wholesale or retail licensee:
(1) Loan or give money;
(2) Sell, rent, loan, or give equipment, furniture, fixtures, or property; or
(3) Give or sell a service.
(b) A retail licensee shall not engage in the following transactions with a manufacturer, whether or not licensed under this title:
(1) Receive or accept a loan or gift of money;
(2) Purchase from, rent from, borrow, or receive by gift equipment, furniture, fixtures, or property; or
(3) Accept or receive a service.
(c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, with the prior approval of the Board, a manufacturer may sell, give, rent, or loan to a retail licensee any service or article of property costing the manufacturer not more than $500 and a retail licensee may purchase from, rent from, borrow, or receive by gift from a manufacturer any service or article of property costing the manufacturer not more than $500.
(d) Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, with the prior approval of the Board, a manufacturer may sell, give, rent, or loan to a retail licensee computer equipment for the purpose of tracking the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages.
(e) Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, employees or agents of a manufacturer, whether licensed by this title or not, may work or serve alcoholic beverages at a licensed establishment during an event promoting alcoholic beverages manufactured by the manufacturer without Board approval.
(f) Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, a manufacturer, whether licensed by this title or not, may donate alcoholic beverages to the holder of a temporary license or a festival license or a nonprofit organization that does not hold a retailer’s license without Board approval.
(Jan. 24, 1934, 48 Stat. 330, ch. 4, § 18; Aug. 27, 1935, 49 Stat. 902, ch. 756, § 15; Sept. 29, 1982, D.C. Law 4-157, §§ 10, 15, 29 DCR 3617; Mar. 8, 1984, D.C. Law 5-51, § 2(b)(6), 30 DCR 5927; May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Sept. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-187, § 101(aa), 51 DCR 6525; Mar. 9, 2016, D.C. Law 21-84, § 2(e)(2), 63 DCR 781; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 25-735.
1973 Ed., § 25-119.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-187, in subsecs. (b) and (c), deleted “wholesale or” preceding “retail licensee”; and added subsec. (d).
The 2016 amendment by D.C. Law 21-84 added (e) and (f).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter IV - Sale on Credit, Gifts, and Loans › § 25–737. Gift bags and gift wrapping

§ 25–737. Gift bags and gift wrapping.
Holders of a manufacturer's license or an off-premises license, or licenses holding a brew pub endorsement, wine pub endorsement, or a distillery pub endorsement shall be authorized to sell gift bags, gift boxes, and wrapping for alcoholic beverages, and to wrap the alcoholic beverages at the licensed establishment for off-premises consumption.
(Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-165, § 2(f)(6), 65 DCR 9366; Feb. 21, 2020, D.C. Law 23-54, § 2(d)(2), 67 DCR 28; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter V - Restrictions on Sales, Promotions, and Service › § 25–741. Go-cups and back-up drinks prohibited

§ 25–741. Go-cups and back-up drinks prohibited.
(a) The licensee under an off-premises retailer’s license, class A or B, shall not provide go-cups to customers.
(b) [Repealed].
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Feb. 21, 2020, D.C. Law 23-50, § 2(b)(5), 67 DCR 9; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 25-123.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter V - Restrictions on Sales, Promotions, and Service › § 25–742. Solicitation of drinks prohibited

§ 25–742. Solicitation of drinks prohibited.
The licensee under an on-premises retailer’s license shall not:
(1) Require, permit, suffer, encourage, or induce an entertainer or employee to solicit in the licensed establishment the purchase by a patron of any drink, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic, or money with which to purchase the drink, for that entertainer or employee, or for any other person other than the patron and guests of the patron; or
(2) Pay to the licensee’s agent or manager, or any other person frequenting the licensed establishment, a commission or any other compensation to solicit for herself, himself, or for others, the purchase by the patron of any drink, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic.
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 25-123.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter V - Restrictions on Sales, Promotions, and Service › § 25–743. Tie-in purchases prohibited

§ 25–743. Tie-in purchases prohibited.
(a) A manufacturer or wholesaler shall not require, directly or indirectly, a retailer to purchase any type of alcoholic beverage or other commodity in order to purchase any other alcoholic beverage.
(b) A licensee under an off-premises retailer’s license shall not require, directly or indirectly, a consumer to purchase any type of alcoholic beverage or other commodity in order to purchase any other alcoholic beverage.
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 25 - Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title] › Chapter 7 - Standards of Operation › Subchapter VI - Limitations on Container Number, Size, Labeling, and Storage › § 25–751. Limitations on container size

§ 25–751. Limitations on container size.
(a) The licensee under an off-premises retailer’s license, class A, may sell and deliver no fewer than 6 miniatures of spirits or wine per purchase.
(b) The licensee under a manufacturer’s license, wholesaler’s license, or an off-premises retailer’s license shall not sell an alcoholic beverage in any container which does not comply with the standards of fill set forth in the most recent regulations issued under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, approved August 29, 1935 (49 Stat. 977; 27 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.).
(c) [Repealed].
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; June 30, 2022, D.C. Law 24-127, § 2(f)(9), 69 DCR 005071; Mar. 22, 2023, D.C. Law 24-332, § 5, 70 DCR 1582.)