District Of Columbia Code — 25
Browse 202 sections in division 25 of the District Of Columbia code. Each section page includes the full statutory text, official source links, and citation guidance.
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- § 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.
- § 25-124. Wine pub permit requirements and qualifications.
- § 25-125. Distillery pub permit requirements and qualifications.
- § 25-126. On-site sales consumption permit.
- § 25-127. Festival license.
- § 25-128. Farmer’s market 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.
- § 25-212. New licensee and general public orientation class.
- § 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 area 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.
- § 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.
- § 25-340.01. Special restrictions for Ward 4.
- § 25-341. Targeted Ward 4 Moratorium Zone.
- § 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 a 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.
- § 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. Settlement agreements; approval process; penalties for violations.
- § 25-446.01. Settlement agreements — enforceable provisions.
- § 25-446.02. Settlement agreements — unenforceable provisions.
- § 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 manager’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.
- § 25-601.01. Certain documents to be made available.
- § 25-602. Filing a protest — Timing and requirements.
- § 25-603. Referendum process — General provisions.
- § 25-604. Application to initiate a referendum process.
- § 25-605. Referendum—ANC review of petition proposal and statement.
- § 25-606. Circulation of approved statement.
- § 25-607. Approval of petitions submitted to the Board.
- § 25-608. Licenses exempt from referendum process.
- § 25-609. ANC comments.
- § 25-701. Board-approved manager required.
- § 25-702. Employees — Notice of employee’s criminal conviction.
- § 25-703. Manager and owner conduct requirement.
- § 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 wholesalers and manufacturers.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 25-773. Recordkeeping.
- § 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.
- § 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 requirement.
- § 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.