D.C. Code § 25-114
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§ 25-114. Arena C/X license requirements and qualifications; special provisions for on-premises retail licenses, class C, at DC Arena.
Official statutory text
(a) A retailer’s license, class Arena C/X, shall be issued only for the DC Arena or the Soccer Stadium and shall permit the storage and sale of spirits, wine, and beer for consumption on the premises of the DC Arena or the Soccer Stadium. The license shall not permit the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages for the purpose of permitting the packages to be carried off the premises.
(b) (1) Upon application by an applicant as set forth in Chapter 4 [of this title], the Board shall issue one or more retailer’s licenses, class Arena C/X, to the lessee under the Land Disposition Lease.
(2) At the option of the lessee, the licenses may be issued to concessionaires and tenants of the lessee, as may be requested from time to time by the lessee.
(3) Licenses may be canceled by the Board at the request of the RLA if the lessee ceases to operate the DC Arena.
(4) If the lessee assigns its interest in the Land Disposition Lease, the Board shall, at the request of the RLA, transfer the licenses to the lessee’s assignee, upon application under Chapter 4 and approval by the Board.
(c) (1) Upon application by an applicant as set forth in Chapter 4 of this title , the Board shall issue one or more retailer's licenses, class Arena C/X, to the operator of the Soccer Stadium.
(2) At the option of the operator of the Soccer Stadium, the licenses may be issued to concessionaires and tenants of the Soccer Stadium, as may be requested from time to time by the operator of the Soccer Stadium.
(3) Licenses may be canceled by the Board if the initial operator ceases to operate the Soccer Stadium.
(4) If the operator of the Soccer Stadium assigns its interest in the Soccer Stadium, the Board may transfer the licenses to the operator's assignee, upon application under Chapter 4 of this title and approval by the Board.
e requested from time to time by the operator of the Soccer Stadium.
(3) Licenses may be canceled by the Board if the initial operator ceases to operate the Soccer Stadium.
(4) If the operator of the Soccer Stadium assigns its interest in the Soccer Stadium, the Board may transfer the licenses to the operator's assignee, upon application under Chapter 4 of this title and approval by the Board.
(d) One or more retailer’s licenses, class Arena C/X, shall be issued either as the license for all alcoholic beverage operations at the DC Arena, the Soccer Stadium or individually for concession stands, portable bars, and other non-fixed locations, and suite and club suite service.
(e) One or more on-premises retailer’s licenses, class C, may be issued to concessionaires or tenants of the DC Arena or the Soccer Stadium for suitable locations within the DC Arena or the Soccer Stadium, approved by the Board, where food and alcoholic beverages are served.
(b) (1) Upon application by an applicant as set forth in Chapter 4 [of this title], the Board shall issue one or more retailer’s licenses, class Arena C/X, to the lessee under the Land Disposition Lease.
(2) At the option of the lessee, the licenses may be issued to concessionaires and tenants of the lessee, as may be requested from time to time by the lessee.
(3) Licenses may be canceled by the Board at the request of the RLA if the lessee ceases to operate the DC Arena.
(4) If the lessee assigns its interest in the Land Disposition Lease, the Board shall, at the request of the RLA, transfer the licenses to the lessee’s assignee, upon application under Chapter 4 and approval by the Board.
(c) (1) Upon application by an applicant as set forth in Chapter 4 of this title , the Board shall issue one or more retailer's licenses, class Arena C/X, to the operator of the Soccer Stadium.
(2) At the option of the operator of the Soccer Stadium, the licenses may be issued to concessionaires and tenants of the Soccer Stadium, as may be requested from time to time by the operator of the Soccer Stadium.
(3) Licenses may be canceled by the Board if the initial operator ceases to operate the Soccer Stadium.
(4) If the operator of the Soccer Stadium assigns its interest in the Soccer Stadium, the Board may transfer the licenses to the operator's assignee, upon application under Chapter 4 of this title and approval by the Board.
e requested from time to time by the operator of the Soccer Stadium.
(3) Licenses may be canceled by the Board if the initial operator ceases to operate the Soccer Stadium.
(4) If the operator of the Soccer Stadium assigns its interest in the Soccer Stadium, the Board may transfer the licenses to the operator's assignee, upon application under Chapter 4 of this title and approval by the Board.
(d) One or more retailer’s licenses, class Arena C/X, shall be issued either as the license for all alcoholic beverage operations at the DC Arena, the Soccer Stadium or individually for concession stands, portable bars, and other non-fixed locations, and suite and club suite service.
(e) One or more on-premises retailer’s licenses, class C, may be issued to concessionaires or tenants of the DC Arena or the Soccer Stadium for suitable locations within the DC Arena or the Soccer Stadium, approved by the Board, where food and alcoholic beverages are served.
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