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 nonprofit 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, 13005 (December 26, 2008 – Part 2).