District Of Columbia § 25-404 - Application for approval of substantial change in operation.
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§ 25-404. Application for approval of substantial change in operation.
25-404Before making a substantial change in the nature of the operation of the licensed establishment, an applicant shall file with the Board an amendment to its application or last application, providing the information required on an application under .
If the Board determines that the proposed change to the nature of the operation is substantial:
It shall provide notice of the licensee’s amended filing to the same persons and in the same manner required for license renewal applications in ; and
The applicant requesting approval of a substantial change shall demonstrate appropriateness as set forth in §§ and .
There shall be no presumption of appropriateness with respect to substantial change applications. If the applicant fails to demonstrate that the proposed change in the nature of operation is appropriate for the locality, section, or portion of the District where the establishment is located, the Board shall disapprove the proposed change.
In determining whether the proposed changes are substantial, the Board shall consider whether they are potentially of concern to the residents or businesses surrounding the establishment.
If proper notice has been given as provided under , and no objection to the appropriateness of the proposed substantial change in the nature of the operation of the establishment is filed with the Board during the protest period, the proposed change shall be presumed appropriate for the locality, section, or portion of the District where it is located.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does D.C. Code § 25-404 cover?
Section 25-404 ("Application for approval of substantial change in operation.") 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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