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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 23. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES |
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Chapter 23-20. CATERING LICENSE |
Section 23-2002. PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
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2002.1A Caterer licensed under § 2000.1, other than one also holding an on-premises retailer’s license under D.C. Official Code §§ 25-113(a)-(e), shall not purchase alcoholic beverages from a Wholesaler other than for scheduled events to be attended by one hundred (100) persons or less. Upon purchasing alcoholic beverages for an event of one hundred (100) persons or less from a Wholesaler, a Caterer shall immediately provide the following information to the Wholesaler on a form prescribe by ABRA:
(a)A description of the alcoholic beverages being purchased; and
(b)A description, including the location, of the scheduled event for which the alcoholic beverages are being purchased.
2002.2Caterers shall maintain distinct records identifying the alcoholic beverages purchased from Wholesalers for each scheduled event of one hundred (100) persons or less and shall make such records available for inspection, upon request, by the Board and by the Wholesaler from which the alcoholic beverages were purchased. A Caterer licensed under § 2000.1 shall, concurrent with the information required in § 2006, provide to the Board a sworn affidavit on a form prepared by ABRA attesting that, in the preceding reporting period, it has used alcoholic beverages purchased from Wholesalers only for events of one hundred (100) persons or less. Upon request of the Board, the Caterer shall identify the Wholesaler(s) from whom alcoholic beverages have been purchased. The submission of a knowingly false or misleading affidavit shall be grounds for the Board to order the licensee to show cause why the license should not be suspended or revoked, or a civil fine imposed based upon the primary tier schedule set forth in D.C. Official Code § 25-830(c) and Chapter 8.
2002.3Any caterer that also holds an on-premises retailer’s license under D.C Official Code §§ 25-113(a)-(e) shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.