District Of Columbia § 25-761 - Structural requirements.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 25-761 — Structural requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-761. Structural requirements.
25-761No license shall be issued for the sale or consumption of beverages in any building, a part of which is used as a dwelling or lodging house, unless the applicant files an affidavit stating to the satisfaction of the Board that access from the portion of the building used as a dwelling or lodging house to the portion where the applicant desires to sell alcoholic beverages is effectively closed; provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to a hotel or a club licensed under this title. The Board, by regulation, may provide for waiver of the provisions of this section upon application of a licensee.
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Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 25-761
What does D.C. Code § 25-761 cover?
Section 25-761 ("Structural requirements.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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