Temporary License Application

TEMPORARY LICENSE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Individuals that want to temporarily sell or serve alcoholic beverages at an event such as a wedding, banquet, picnic, bazaar, fair, or fundraiser in the District would need to obtain a temporary license from the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) to do so. Temporary licenses are issued for up to four consecutive days. Applications are subject to the review and approval of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board). There are two classes of temporary licenses: Class F: Permits the sale and service of beer and wine; and Class G: Permits the sale and service of spirits, beer, and wine. FEES Payment must be made in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, business check, attorney's check, personal check, or money order payable to the D.C. Treasurer, or by credit card (Visa or MasterCard only). Fees are as follows for each license type: Class F: $130 per day; and Class G: $300 per day. INDOOR EVENT DEADLINES ­ SEVEN DAYS File applications at least seven days prior to any indoor event. An indoor event is generally defined as occurring inside of or on a building, including the building's: Outdoor courtyard; Backyard; Summer garden; Rooftop deck; or Sidewalk café. A request to sell, serve or operate an event on a sidewalk café that is located adjacent to a building operated by the applicant is also considered an indoor event provided that a public space permit or written approval has been issued by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). It is strongly encouraged that applications for large indoor events be filed more than seven days in advance. OUTDOOR EVENT DEADLINES ­ 20 DAYS File applications at least 20 days prior to an outdoor event. An outdoor event is defined as occurring on: Outdoor public space, excluding sidewalk cafés adjacent to the licensee's building; Outdoor private space not located on the private property of the building being operated or utilized by the applicant for its event; or Another property owner's private space, such as an outdoor parking lot. It is strongly recommended that applications for large outdoor events be filed more than 20 days in advance of the event. NOTICE: The District of Columbia will provide the appropriate services and auxiliary aids, including sign language interpreters, whenever necessary to ensure effective communication with members of the public who are deaf, hearing impaired or who have other disabilities affecting communications. Requests for services and auxiliary aids should be made at least ten days prior to any scheduled hearing. Please notify the ADA Coordinator at (202) 442-4423. In order to report fraud, waste, and abuse in the District of Columbia government, call 1-800-521-1638. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com FILING APPLICATIONS File applications with ABRA in person by the defined deadline noted above: 2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 400 South, Washington DC 20009 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday GENERAL APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS The term "applicant" in this application designates the person in whose name the license will be issued if the application is approved. An applicant can designate another individual to pick up the license. In order to do so, the applicant must submit written authorization to the ABRA. An applicant must be at least 21 years of age and provide a valid government issued form of identification. The applicant or an approved ABC manager must be present during the event. The Board reserves the right to require the attendance of additional approved ABC managers. Attach a copy of the approved ABC Manager's License. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Answer each question on the application. If a question or portion of a question does not apply, write "not applicable". Attach all required documents, including the list of vendors. Print your name on the top of each document. Write "see attachment" on the form. The applicant must sign the certification/affidavit. The signature must be notarized. Application forms must be notarized where applicable. OCCUPANCY Applicants of both indoor and outdoor events are required to submit a: Letter from the true and actual owner or designated agent of the premises where the event is to be held that includes: o Authorization for the sale and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages; o Time(s), date(s), and location of the event; o Name of the authorized individual responsible for the event; and o Class of license being applied. Applicants of indoor events are also required to submit a copy of the: Certificate of Occupancy from the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA); and Public Hall License from DCRA, if one has been issued for the premises (includes all events held at warehouses). DIAGRAM Submit a diagram indicating all alcoholic beverage dispensing site(s) and the physical boundaries around the service and consumption areas, e.g., fence, chicken wire, stanchions, etc. Alcoholic beverages can only be dispensed in paper or plastic cups at outdoor events on public space. POLICE CLEARANCE All applicants must obtain a police clearance from the District of Columbia's Metropolitan Police Department. Applicants must also submit a police clearance from the local jurisdiction in which they currently reside if it is outside of the District. COURT DISPOSITION All persons with a misdemeanor conviction during the last five years or a felony conviction during the last ten years must submit a copy of the court disposition. NOTICE: The District of Columbia will provide the appropriate services and auxiliary aids, including sign language interpreters, whenever necessary to ensure effective communication with members of the public who are deaf, hearing impaired or who have other disabilities affecting communications. Requests for services and auxiliary aids should be made at least ten days prior to any scheduled hearing. Please notify the ADA Coordinator at (202) 442-4423. In order to report fraud, waste, and abuse in the District of Columbia government, call 1-800-521-1638. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com SPECIAL EVENTS Special events--including those that involve a street closure--require a Special Event License from DCRA, prior to the approval of the event. A special event is considered to be a parade, walk, run, bike ride, procession, festival, block party, or any activity utilizing public space under the ownership or control of the District of Columbia that requires c