(a) A person receiving a license to manufacture, sell, or permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages shall frame the license under glass and post it conspicuously in the licensed establishment. If a voluntary agreement is a part of the license, the license shall be marked "voluntary agreement on file" by the Board, and the licensee shall make a copy of the voluntary agreement immediately accessible to any member of the public, official of ABRA, or officer of the Metropolitan Police Department upon request.
(b) The licensee under a retail license or a club license, shall post, in a conspicuous place on the front window or front door of the licensee's premises, the correct name or names of the licensee or licensees and the class and number of the license in plain and legible lettering not less than one inch nor more than 1.25 inches in height.
(c) A licensee under a temporary license shall have the license available for inspection by any member of the Board, employee of the Board, or member of the Metropolitan Police Department during the event for which the license was issued.
(d) A licensee under a solicitor's license shall, while soliciting orders, carry the license upon his or her person and shall exhibit the license, upon request, to any member of the Board, employee of the Board, or member of the Metropolitan Police Department.
(e) A licensee under a manager's license shall, while managing a licensed establishment, carry the license upon his or her person and shall exhibit the license, upon request, to any member of the Board, employee of the Board, or member of the Metropolitan Police Department.
(May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
D.C. Law 13-298 amended and enacted into law Title 25 of the District of Columbia Official Code.
Legislative History of Laws
For D.C. Law 13-298, see notes following § 25-101.
(a) A licensees shall post in a conspicuous place, in accordance with regulations, a sign which reads: "Warning: Drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy can cause birth defects.".
(b) If the Board determines that action in addition to that required by subsection (a) of this section is necessary to accomplish the objectives of this title, the Board may require additional warnings.
(c) The Board shall prepare the signs and make them available at no charge to licensees.
(d) Each day of noncompliance shall constitute a separate violation of this section.
(e) A violation of this section shall be punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $100.
(f) This section shall not apply to the holder of a wholesaler's license that is not open to the public.
(Jan. 24, 1934, ch. 4, § 47, as added Nov. 19, 1985, D.C. Law 6-57, § 2, 32 DCR 5722; May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959; July 18, 2008, D.C. Law 17-201, § 5(c), 55 DCR 6289.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
D.C. Law 13-298 amended and enacted into law Title 25 of the District of Columbia Official Code. The text of this section is derived from provisions formerly found in D.C. Code § 25-147.
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 25-712.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-201 added subsec. (f).
Legislative History of Laws
For D.C. Law 13-298, see notes following § 25-101.
Law 6-57, the "Consuming Alcohol During Pregnancy Warning Signs Act of 1985," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 6-198, which was referred to the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on July 9, 1985, and September 10, 1985, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on September 30, 1985, it was assigned Act No. 6-80 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.
For Law 17-201, see notes following § 25-101.
A retail licensee shall post a notice, maintained in good repair and in a place clearly visible from the point of entry to the establishment, stating:
(1) The minimum age required for the purchases of an alcoholic beverage; and
(2) The obligation of the patron to produce a valid identification document displaying proof of legal drinking age.
(Jan. 24, 1934, 48 Stat. 331, ch. 4, § 20; Aug. 27, 1935, 49 Stat. 901, ch. 756, § 10; June 29, 1953, 67 Stat. 104, ch. 159, § 404(g); Sept. 29, 1982, D.C. Law 4-157, § 12, 29 DCR 3617; Sept. 26, 1984, D.C. Law 5-106, § 2, 31 DCR 3381; Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-178, § 2(a), 33 DCR 7654; Mar. 7, 1987, D.C. Law 6-217, § 12, 34 DCR 907; Sept. 11, 1993, D.C. Law 10-12, § 2(c), 40 DCR 4020; May 24, 1994, D.C. Law 10-122, § 2(i), 41 DCR 1658; May 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-298, § 101, 48 DCR 2959.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
D.C. Law 13-298 amended and enacted into law Title 25 of the District of Columbia Official Code. The text of this section is derived from provisions formerly found in D.C. Code § 25-121(e). For notes from former § 25-121, see § 25-781.
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 25-713.
1973 Ed., § 25-121.
Legislative History of Laws
For D.C. Law 13-298, see notes following § 25-101.
