1301.1 An importation permit issued under D.C. Official Code § 25-119 to the holder of a Retailer's license Class A, B, C, or D, or any other entity authorized to obtain an importation permit in accordance with 23 DCMR § 1302.3 must bear the full brand or trade name of the alcoholic beverage to be imported. If the brand of alcoholic beverage to be imported is listed by a licensed manufacturer or wholesaler under these regulations, then upon application made to the Board, the retailer shall certify that the brand of alcoholic beverage sought to be imported is not available from a licensed manufacturer or wholesaler in sufficient kind or quantity to reasonably satisfy the immediate needs of the licensee.

1301.2 An importation permit issued under D.C. Official Code § 25-119 shall be valid for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of issuance.

1301.3 An importation permit issued under D.C. Official Code § 25-119 shall be obtained by:

(a) Any unlicensed alcohol manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer located outside of the District of Columbia that ships alcohol to the property of an official embassy, federal exempt property, or any other property exempt from Title 25 of the D.C. Official Code. Federal property exempt from Title 25 includes, but is not limited to, property under the control of the National Park Service and the Smithsonian Institute;

(b) A federally licensed importer that does not hold a District of Columbia alcohol license importing alcohol into the District of Columbia. The issuance of this permit shall be conditioned on the importer until an appropriate District alcohol license is obtained; and

(c) A state licensed manufacturer or wholesaler that does not hold a District of Columbia alcohol license donating alcoholic beverages to a non-profit organization, charity, or for a temporary event license holder.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 4947 (June 24, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 4309 (April 30, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 12991 (December 26, 2008- Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 1822 (February 8, 2019).