205.1 A nonprofit corporation wine 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.

205.2 The Board shall not grant a nonprofit corporation more than two (2) nonprofit corporation wine permits in a calendar year.

205.3 Wine sold at auction must be purchased or donated from or through the holder of a manufacturer's, wholesaler's or retailer's license.

205.4 A nonprofit corporation wine 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 auction site.

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); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 7421 (July 30, 2021).