D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 23, r. 23-809

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

Rule 23-809 - CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS

809.1

The Board, in its discretion, may issue a cease and desist order immediately suspending a licensee's liquor license when one (1) of the following has occurred:

(a) The licensee has been issued a notice of summary suspension by the Department of Health;

(b) The licensee's basic business license has expired;

(c) The licensee's certificate of occupancy has been revoked or expired;

(d) The licensee's sales tax certificate has been suspended or revoked by the Office of Tax and Revenue;

(e) The corporation, limited liability company, or partnership owning the liquor license is no longer in good standing to operate in the District;

(f) The licensee has failed to pay a Board-ordered fine or a citation by the payment deadline;

(g) Where payment has been made to ABRA with a check returned unpaid; or

(h) Where the licensee fails to comply with a Mayor's Order to cease operations in order to protect the public health, welfare, and safety of District residents.

809.2

The Board shall give written notice to the licensee of its intent to issue a cease and desist order. The licensee shall have fourteen (14) calendar days to respond to the notice. If the Board thereafter determines that the licensee's failure to address the issues set forth in § 808.1 is not for good cause, the Board shall issue the cease and desist order.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 23, r. 23-809

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 1357 (2/10/2017); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 7421 (7/30/2021)