D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 23, § 202
202.1 A nonprofit corporation auction permit shall allow the retail sale of wine at auction, provided the auction is held as part of a fundraising event to benefit the organization's tax exempt activities. Each permit shall allow the sale of wine at a single auction only. A maximum of two such permits shall be issued to each non-profit corporation in any calendar year.
202.2 Alcoholic beverages sold at auction must be purchased or donated from or through the holder of a Wholesaler's or Retailer's license.
202.3 A nonprofit corporation auction permit may be issued in conjunction with a Temporary license. However, wine purchased at auction shall not be opened, or the contents consumed, at the approved location.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 4309 (April 30, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 12991 (December 26, 2008).