District Of Columbia § 25-104 - Board authority to grant licenses.
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§ 25-104. Board authority to grant licenses.
25-104The Board may issue licenses to persons who meet the requirements set forth in this title.
All licenses issued under this title, except for a festival license or a temporary license issued under , shall be valid for a term of 3 years and may be renewed upon completion of the procedures set forth in this title and payment of the required fees.
A license to sell alcoholic beverages in the District can be granted only by the Board upon completion of the application and review process as contained in this title.
Except as set forth in , each license or permit shall particularly describe the place where the rights of the license are to be exercised.
The Board, in issuing licenses, may require that certain conditions be met if it determines that the inclusion of the conditions will be in the best interest of the locality, section, or portion of the District where the licensed establishment is to be located. The Board, in setting the conditions, shall state, in writing, the rationale for the determination.
Unincorporated associations, other than limited liability companies, shall not be issued a license other than a festival license or a temporary license.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does D.C. Code § 25-104 cover?
Section 25-104 ("Board authority to grant licenses.") 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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