D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 23. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES |
Chapter 23-17. PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARD HEARINGS |
Section 23-1711. EVIDENCE: GENERAL RULES
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1711.1Any party objecting to the admission of evidence shall state the grounds relied upon for the objection.
1711.2Formal exceptions to the rulings of the Board made during the course of a hearing shall not be required.
1711.3The parties may, by stipulation in writing filed with the Board, or in the record at a hearing, agree upon any facts relevant to a proceeding, or upon the substance of the testimony which would be given by a witness.
1711.4The Board, in its discretion, may require additional evidence on any matter covered by stipulation.
1711.5 In all protest hearings before the Board, the applicant shall have the burden of proof to show by substantial evidence in the record that the licensing action meets the appropriate standards in accordance with D.C. Official Code § 25-313.
1711.6 In all show cause proceedings before the Board, the District of Columbia shall have the burden of proof to show by substantial evidence in the record that the respondent has committed a violation of Title 25 of D.C. Official Code or these regulations.
1711.7 In all protest hearings before the Board, the applicant shall open and close the case insofar as presentation of evidence and argument are concerned.
1711.8 In all show cause proceedings before the Board, the District of Columbia shall open and close the case insofar as presentation of evidence and argument are concerned.