D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 23, r. 23-705

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 23-705 - HOURS OF SALE AND DELIVERY FOR OFF-PREMISES RETAIL LICENSEES
705.1

[REPEALED].

705.2

The Board may, by written order, further limit the hours of sale and deliver set forth in D.C. Official Code § 25-722 on a case-by-case basis upon conclusion of a protest hearing or through Board approval of a cooperative/settlement agreement.

705.3

[REPEALED].

705.4

The holder of a Retailer's license Class A or Class B shall not sell or deliver alcoholic beverages during any hour or on any day other than during those days and during those hours provided by D.C. Official Code § 25-722 and § 705.2 of this title, or as otherwise set forth in its license.

705.5

The holder of a Retailer's license Class A may sell and deliver, during the hours of sale provided by D.C. Official Code § 25-722 and § 705.2 of this title, no less than six (6) miniatures of spirits or wine per purchase.

705.6

The holder of a Retailer's license Class A or B may not provide "go-cups" to patrons. A "go-cup" means a drinking utensil provided at no charge or a nominal charge to a patron for the purpose of consuming alcoholic beverages off the premises of an establishment.

705.7

A hotel holding a Retailer's license Class CH or Class DH may make available in the room of a registered adult guest, and charge to the registered guest if consumed, closed miniature containers of spirits, wines, and beer at all hours on any day of the week.

705.8

The holder of a Retailer's license Class C, D, F, or G, or a Catering license issued under D.C. Official Code § 25-113, may sell, dispense, serve, or give away any beverages for consumption on the premises during any hour or on any day other than during those hours prohibited by D.C. Official Code § 25 -723.

705.9

The holder of a Retailer's license Class C, D, F, or G, or a Caterer's license may sell, serve, or permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises at any time except between the hours of:

(a) 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday;
(b) 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., on Saturday; and
(c) 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., on Sunday.
705.10

The hours of operation set forth in § 705.9 for an ABC establishment may be further reduced by hour restrictions that have been approved as conditions of the establishment's ABC license by the Board.

705.11

A licensee under an on-premises retailer's license that provides written notification and a public safety plan to the Board at least thirty (30) days in advance may sell and serve alcoholic beverages until 4:00 a.m. and operate twenty-four (24) hours during the dates set forth in D.C. Official Code § 25-723(c)(1) unless the licensee has a settlement agreement that restricts the establishment's closing hours or hours of operation.

705.12

Repealed.

705.13

The holder of a brew pub permit shall be permitted to sell beer in growlers to patrons for off-premise consumption between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and midnight. The holder of a wine pub permit shall be permitted to sell wine to patrons in sealed bottles or other closed containers for off-premise consumption between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and midnight.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 23, r. 23-705

Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 4309 (April 30, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 12991 (December 26, 2008); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 11586 (August 9, 2013); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 1357 (2/10/2017); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 001822 (2/8/2019); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 14482 (12/11/2020); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 7421 (7/30/2021)
Authority: D.C. Official Code §§ 25-211(b) (2012 Supp.) and Mayor's Order 2001-96 (June 28, 2001), as revised by Mayor's Order 2001-102 (July 23, 2001).