D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 23, r. 23-1301

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Rule 23-1301 - IMPORTATION PERMITS FOR RETAILERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

1301.1

Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 25-119, the Board may issue an importation permit to a holder of a retailer's license, Class A, B, C, or D, or any other entity authorized to obtain an importation permit in accordance with § 1302.4 to allow for the importation of alcoholic beverages bearing the same brand or trade name into the District of Columbia which are not obtainable by the retail licensee from a licensed manufacturer or wholesaler in the District of Columbia in sufficient quantity to reasonably satisfy the immediate needs of the retail licensee.

1301.2

An importation permit issued under D.C. Official Code § 25-119 shall be valid for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of issuance.

1301.3

An importation permit issued under D.C. Official Code § 25-119 shall be obtained by:

(a) Any unlicensed alcohol manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer located outside of the District of Columbia that ships alcohol to the property of an official embassy, federal exempt property, or any other property exempt from Title 25 of the D.C. Official Code. Federal property exempt from Title 25 includes, but is not limited to, property under the control of the National Park Service and the Smithsonian Institute;

(b) A federally licensed importer that does not hold a District of Columbia alcohol license importing alcohol into the District of Columbia. The issuance of this permit shall be conditioned on the importer until an appropriate District alcohol license is obtained; and

(c) A state licensed manufacturer or wholesaler that does not hold a District of Columbia alcohol license donating alcoholic beverages to a non-profit organization, charity, or for a temporary event license holder.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 23, r. 23-1301

Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 4309 (April 30, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 12991 (December 26, 2008); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 001822 (2/8/2019); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 14482 (12/11/2020)