The DC Code: 25 Alcoholic Beverage Regulation
- 25-101: Definitions.
- 25-102: Sale of alcoholic beverages without a license prohibited.
- 25-103: Exceptions to license requirement.
- 25-104: Board authority to grant licenses.
- 25-110: Manufacturer's licenses.
- 25-111: Wholesaler's licenses.
- 25-112: Off-premises retailer's licenses.
- 25-113: On-premises retailer's licenses.
- 25-113a: License endorsements.
- 25-114: Arena C/X license requirements and qualifications; special provisions for on-premises retail licenses, class C, at DC Arena.
- 25-115: Temporary license requirements and qualifications.
- 25-116: Solicitor's license requirements and qualifications.
- 25-117: Brew pub permit requirements and qualifications.
- 25-118: Tasting permit requirements and qualifications.
- 25-119: Importation permit requirements and qualifications.
- 25-120: Manager's license requirements and qualifications.
- 25-121: Alcohol training and education certification providers.
- 25-122: Pool buying groups.
- 25-123: Farm winery retail license.
- 25-201: Establishment of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board--appointment and responsibilities.
- 25-202: Establishment of the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration.
- 25-203: Transfer of functions of Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.
- 25-204: Board--functions and duties.
- 25-204.01: Board -- open meetings.
- 25-205: Board record-keeping responsibilities.
- 25-206: Board member qualifications; term of office; chairperson; conflict of interest.
- 25-207: ABRA Director and staff.
- 25-208: Office of the General Counsel.
- 25-209: Community resource officer.
- 25-210: ABRA funding.
- 25-211: Regulations.
- 25-301: General qualifications for all applicants.
- 25-302: Special qualifications for wholesaler's or retailer's licenses.
- 25-303: Restrictions on holding a conflicting interest.
- 25-311: General provisions--qualification of establishment.
- 25-312: Defining size of areas relevant to determination of appropriateness.
- 25-313: Appropriateness standard.
- 25-314: Additional considerations for new license application or transfer of license to a new location.
- 25-315: Additional considerations for renewal of licenses.
- 25-316: Additional considerations for transfer of licensed establishment to new owner.
- 25-317: Transfer of licensed establishment to new location.
- 25-331: Quotas--off-premises retail licenses.
- 25-332: Moratorium on class B licenses.
- 25-333: Limitation on the distance between off-premises retailer's licenses.
- 25-334: Denial--Board-certified referendum. [Repealed]
- 25-335: Denial--public health and safety restrictions.
- 25-336: Retail license prohibited in residential-use district.
- 25-337: Wholesaler's license prohibited in residential-use district.
- 25-338: Limitation on successive applications after denial.
- 25-339: Special restrictions for the Georgetown historic district.
- 25-340: Special restrictions for Ward 4. [Repealed]
- 25-340.01: Special restrictions for Ward 4.
- 25-341: Targeted Ward 4 Moratorium Zone. [Repealed]
- 25-341.01: Targeted Ward 4 Moratorium Zone.
- 25-342: Special restrictions for off-premises retailer's license in Ward 7.
- 25-343: Special restrictions for off-premises retailer's license in Ward 8.
- 25-344: Special restrictions for off-premises retailer's license in Mt. Pleasant.
- 25-345: Ward 2 restrictions for off-premises retailer's license.
- 25-346: Ward 6 restrictions for off-premises retailer's license.
- 25-351: Board-created moratoria.
- 25-352: Procedures to request a moratorium.
- 25-353: Notice requirements for moratorium proceedings.
- 25-354: Board review of moratorium request.
- 25-361: Involuntary transfer.
- 25-371: Moratorium on establishments which permit nude dancing.
- 25-372: Nude dancing performances.
- 25-373: Transfer of ownership of establishments which permit nude dancing.
- 25-374: Transfer of location of establishments which permit nude dancing.
- 25-401: Form of application.
- 25-402: New license application for manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer.
- 25-403: License renewal application for manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer.
- 25-404: Application for approval of substantial change in operation.
- 25-405: Application for transfer to new owner.
- 25-406: Application for a solicitor's license.
- 25-407: Application for brew pub permit.
- 25-408: Application for a tasting permit for a class A licensee.
- 25-409: Application for importation permit.
- 25-410: Application for manager's license.
- 25-411: Application and responsibilities of pool buying retail agent.
- 25-421: Notice by Board.
- 25-422: Notice by applicant. [Repealed]
- 25-423: Posted notice required after submission of application and for the duration of the protest period.
- 25-431: Review procedures--general provisions.
- 25-432: Standard review procedures.
- 25-433: Decisions of the board; petition for reconsideration.
- 25-434: Influencing the application process.
- 25-441: Hearings--continuances.
- 25-442: Hearings--witnesses.
- 25-443: Subpoena of witnesses.
- 25-444: Protest hearings; parties identified.
- 25-445: Settlement conference.
- 25-446: Voluntary agreements; approval process; show cause hearing for violation.
- 25-447: Show cause hearing.
- 25-501: Annual fees.
- 25-502: Mayor may propose alteration in license fees.
- 25-503: Minimum annual fees for manufacturer's, wholesaler's, and off-premises retailer's licenses.
- 25-504: Minimum annual fees for on-premises retail licenses, class C and D.
- 25-505: Fees for Arena C/X by Mayor.
- 25-506: Minimum fees for temporary licenses.
- 25-507: Minimum annual fee for solicitor's licenses.
- 25-508: Minimum fee for permits and managers's license.
- 25-509: Minimum fee for transfer of a license to new owner.
- 25-510: Minimum fee for amendment to license.
- 25-511: Minimum fee for pool buying group retail importation permit.
- 25-601: Standing to file protest against a license.
- 25-602: Filing a protest--timing and requirements.
- 25-603: Referendum process--general provisions. [Repealed]
- 25-604: Application to initiate a referendum process. [Repealed]
- 25-605: Referendum--ANC review of petition proposal and statement. [Repealed]
- 25-606: Circulation of approved statement. [Repealed]
- 25-607: Approval of petitions submitted to the Board. [Repealed]
- 25-608: Licenses exempt from referendum process. [Repealed]
- 25-609: ANC comments.
- 25-701: Board-approved manager required.
- 25-702: Employees--notice of employee's criminal conviction.
- 25-711: Posting and carrying of licenses.
- 25-712: Warning signs regarding dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy required.
- 25-713: Retail licensee required to post current legal drinking age and notice of requirement to produce valid identification displaying proof of age.
- 25-721: Hours of sale and delivery for manufacturers and wholesalers.
- 25-722: Hours of sale and delivery for off-premises retail licensees.
- 25-723: Hours of sale and service for on-premises retail licensees and temporary licensees.
- 25-724: Board authorized to further restrict hours of operation.
- 25-725: Noise from licensed premises.
- 25-726: Control of litter.
- 25-731: Credit and delinquency.
- 25-732: Payment plan for use in extenuating circumstances. [Repealed]
- 25-733: Delivery and payment records and reports.
- 25-734: Sale by retailer of beverages on credit prohibited.
- 25-735: Gifts and loans from manufacturer prohibited.
- 25-736: Gifts and loans from wholesaler prohibited.
- 25-741: Go-cups and back-up drinks prohibited.
- 25-742: Solicitation of drinks prohibited.
- 25-743: Tie-in purchases prohibited.
- 25-751: Limitations on container size.
- 25-752: Containers to be labeled.
- 25-753: Keg registration required; procedures specified.
- 25-754: Restrictions on storage of beverages.
- 25-761: Structural requirements.
- 25-762: Substantial changes in operation must be approved.
- 25-763: Restrictions on use of signs.
- 25-764: Advertisements related to alcoholic beverages in general.
- 25-765: Advertisement on windows and doors of licensed establishment.
- 25-766: Prohibited statements.
- 25-771: Reporting.
- 25-772: Unlawful importation of beverages.
- 25-781: Sale to minors or intoxicated persons prohibited.
- 25-782: Restrictions on minor's entrance into licensed premises.
- 25-783: Production of valid identification document required; penalty.
- 25-784: Sale or distribution of beverages by minor prohibited.
- 25-785: Delivery, offer, or otherwise making available to persons under 21; penalties.
- 25-791: Temporary surrender of license--safekeeping.
- 25-796: Valet parking. [Repealed]
- 25-797: Limitation on transfer of responsibility for licensee security.
- 25-798: Reimbursable details.
- 25-801: Authority of the Board to enforce this title; enforcement responsibilities of ABRA investigators and Metropolitan Police Department.
- 25-802: Examination of premises, books, and records.
- 25-803: Search warrants for illegal alcoholic beverages; disposition of seized beverages.
- 25-804: Notifications from DCRA, Fire Department, and Metropolitan Police Department.
- 25-805: Nuisance.
- 25-821: Revocation or suspension--general provisions.
- 25-822: Mandatory revocation.
- 25-823: Revocation or suspension for violations of this title or misuse of licensed premises.
- 25-824: Revocation when wholesale or retail licensee is subject to undue influence by manufacturer.
- 25-825: Revocation when retail licensee is subject to undue interest by wholesaler.
- 25-826: Summary revocation or suspension.
- 25-827: Request for suspension or revocation of license by Chief of Police.
- 25-828: Notice of suspension or revocation.
- 25-829: Cease and desist orders.
- 25-830: Civil penalties.
- 25-831: Penalty for violation where no specific penalty provided; additional penalty for failure to perform certain required acts.
- 25-832: Prompt notice of investigative reports.
- 25-901: Taxes to be levied, collected, and paid on alcoholic beverages except beer.
- 25-902: Taxes to be levied, collected, and paid on beer.
- 25-903: Collection of tax.
- 25-904: Importation permit and tax requirements.
- 25-905: Common carrier licenses and tax requirements.
- 25-906: Exemption from tax.
- 25-907: Mayor's responsibility in determining, redetermining, assessing, or reassessing any tax.
- 25-908: Collection of tax by OTR Director.
- 25-909: Refund of tax erroneously or illegally collected.
- 25-910: Judicial review of tax determination or denial of refund claim.
- 25-911: Seizure and forfeiture of alcoholic beverages and vehicles for which taxes have not been paid.
- 25-1001: Drinking of alcoholic beverage in public place prohibited; intoxication prohibited.
- 25-1002: Purchase, possession or consumption by persons under 21; misrepresentation of age; penalties.
- 25-1003: Prohibition on beverage storage containers in the DC Arena.
- 25-1004: Prohibition on use of watercraft under certain conditions.
- 25-1005: Prohibition on use of watercraft under certain conditions-- consent to testing.
- 25-1006: Prohibition on use of watercraft under certain conditions-- preliminary testing; admissibility of test results.
- 25-1007: Prohibition on use of watercraft under certain conditions-- penalties.
- 25-1008: Prima facie evidence of intoxication.
- 25-1009: Operation of locomotive, streetcar, elevator, or horse-drawn vehicle by intoxicated person prohibited.