Alcoholic Beverage License Application

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS The following instructions are intended for manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer applicants for alcoholic beverage licenses in the District of Columbia. GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS · The term "applicant", referenced in question 9 of this application, designates the person in whose name the license will be issued if the application is approved. An applicant can designate another individual to pick up the license; however, the applicant must submit written authorization to the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA). · An applicant must be at least 21 years of age and provide a valid government issued form of identification. · Applications must be submitted in person. File two copies of the application. · Applications will only be accepted when all information is provided. · Attach extra documents if necessary. Print your name on the top of each document. Write "see attachment" on the form. LICENSE CATEGORIES AND TYPES An applicant may apply for the following license categories and types (see questions 1- 3 of the application): · Manufacturer Class A: Permits the production of spirits and wine (wine includes cider). · Manufacturer Class B: Permits the production of beer. · Manufacturer Class C: Permits the production of baked goods with a maximum of 5 percent of alcohol per volume. · Wholesaler Class A: Permits the distribution and sale of spirits, beer, and wine. · Wholesaler Class B: Permits the distribution and sale of beer and wine. · Off- premises Retailer Class A: Permits the sale of spirits, beer, and wine for consumption off the licensed premises. · Off- premises Retailer Class B: Permits the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the licensed premises. · On- premises Retailer Class C: Permits the sale, service, and consumption of spirits, beer, and wine at a restaurant, tavern, nightclub, hotel, and multipurpose facility. · On- premises Retailer Class D: Permits the sale, service, and consumption of beer and wine at a restaurant, tavern, nightclub, hotel, and multipurpose facility. · Club Class C: Permits consumption of spirits, beer, and wine at a club. · Club Class D: Permits consumption of beer and wine at a club. · Common Carrier Class C: Permits the sale, service, and consumption of spirits, beer, and wine on a passenger carrying train or boat. · Common Carrier Class D: Permits the sale, service, and consumption of beer and wine on a passenger carrying train or boat. ENDORSEMENT AND PERMIT TYPES An applicant may apply for the following endorsements and permits (see questions 4- 5 of the application): · Entertainment Endorsement: There are three different types of entertainment endorsement categories that allow a licensee to either provide live entertainment, dancing, or charge a cover. Restaurants, taverns, and hotels that want to provide entertainment, dancing, or charge a cover can apply for one, two, or all three endorsement categories. · Summer Garden or Sidewalk Café Endorsement: Allows a manufacturer holding an on- site sales and consumption permit, restaurant, tavern, multipurpose facility, hotel, or nightclub to sell, serve, and allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages on outdoor private or public space. · Tasting Permit: Allows a manufacturer or retailer to provide customers with a tasting of products on a portion of their licensed premises. · Brew Pub Permit: Allows a licensee to brew beer on or adjacent to the premises and to sell the beer for consumption at a licensed restaurant, tavern, multipurpose facility, hotel, or nightclub. Also allows the licensee to sell the beer to wholesalers. · Wine Pub Permit: Allows a licensee to manufacture wine on or adjacent to the premises and to sell the wine for consumption at a licensed restaurant, tavern, multipurpose facility, hotel, or nightclub. Also allows the licensee to sell the wine to wholesalers. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com NOTICE: The District of Columbia will provide the appropriate services and auxiliary aids, including sign language interpreters, whenever necessary to ensure effective communication with members of the public who are deaf, hearing impaired or who have other disabilities affecting communications. Requests for services and auxiliary aids should be made at least ten days prior to any scheduled hearing. Please notify the ADA Coordinator at (202) 442- 4423. · · Distillery Pub Permit: Allows an on- premises establishment to manufacture, distill, and store craft liquors on the licensed premises or in an area immediately adjacent to the premises. Manufacturer's On- Site Sales and Consumption Permit: Allows a spirit, beer, or wine manufacturer to sell their products for consumption on their licensed premises. LICENSE STATUS DEFINITIONS There are several license status types (see question 6 on the application): · Safekeeping: A license would need to be put into safekeeping if the business is not currently operating. · 404.2 Status: Allows an applicant to obtain approval of the application prior to the issuance of all licenses and permits so long as the applicant has obtained a Certificate of Occupancy. Applicants must apply for 404.2 status. Review section 404 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations. · 405.1 Status: Allows an applicant to obtain approval of a license prior to receiving the Certificate of Occupancy. Applicants must apply for 405.1 status. Review section 405 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations. · No Substantial Change: Applies if a license is being transferred to a new owner and no changes are being made to the business. · Substantial Change: Applies if a license is being transferred to a new owner and changes are being made to the business. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Complete all sections of the application. If a section does not apply, write "not applicable". · If you are a manufacturer, skip questions 4 and 8. If you are a wholesaler, skip questions 3- 5 and 8. · If you are a restaurant operating in a hotel, note the following in section 3: o A restaurant operating inside of a hotel is eligible to apply for a hotel license provided that the restaurant has a written agreement with the hotel to sell and serve alcoholic beverages in the hotel's dining rooms, lounges, banquet halls, other similar facility, or in the private rooms of registered guests. · In section 4, applicants of restaurants, taverns, and hotels can check the boxes for any