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The following Quick Guide provides information on buying, selling and transferring alcoholic beverage licenses in the District of Columbia.
Overview
Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Off-Premises Retailers, and On-Premises Retailers are required to operate free from the influence of each other. Accordingly, DC law restricts gifting, loans, and other types of transactions between licensees.
The following Quick Guide provides information for an off-premises retailer (store) with a Class A or Class B license in the District of Columbia.
Medical Cannabis - Acknowledgement and Attestation
When Must the ABC Board Pull a Stipulated License? (AL-09-837)
An annual pub crawl license is required to hold any pub crawl event in the District that has more than 200 participants. The license is valid for the calendar year in which it is issued. The fee for the license is $500.
Alcohol manufacturers in the District of Columbia can apply toABRA for several types of permits and endorsements that allow the manufacturer to expand their operations.
A new law allows manufacturers to:
The following Quick Guide provides information for alcoholic beverage licensees of Taverns in the District of Columbia.
Phase Two Guidance for ABC Licensees and FAQs
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