DC's laws and regulations concerning alcoholic beverages are contained in DC Official Code Title 25 and DC Municipal Regulations Title 23, version dated January 1, 2012. Download the full version.

DC Code Title 25

Chapter 1. General Provisions and Classification of Licenses.
Chapter 2. Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration.
Chapter 3. Requirements to Qualify for License.
Chapter 4. Application and Review Processes.
Chapter 5. Annual Fees.
Chapter 6. Protests, Referendum, and Complaints.
Chapter 7. Standards of Operation.
Chapter 8. Enforcement, Infractions, and Penalties.
Chapter 9. Taxes.
Chapter 10. Limitations on Consumers.

DC Code Title 23

Chapter 1 Provisions of General Applicability
Chapter 2 License and Permit Categories
Chapter 3 Limitations on Licenses
Chapter 4 General Licensing Requirements
Chapter 5 License Applications
Chapter 6 License Changes
Chapter 7 General Operating Requirements
Chapter 8 Enforcement, Infractions, and Penalties
Chapter 9 Prohibited and Restricted Activities
Chapter 10 Endorsements
Chapter 11 Advertising
Chapter 12 Records and Reports
Chapter 13 Transport of Beverages
Chapter 14 Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages
Chapter 15 Applications: Notice of Hearings Involving Licenses
Chapter 16 Contested Hearings, Non-Contested Hearings, Protest Hearings and Procedures
Chapter 17 Procedural Requirements for Board Hearings
Chapter 18 Petition Procedures
Chapter 19 Complaints: Inquiries to the Board
Chapter 20 Caterer’s License
Chapter 21 Restaurant and Hotel Qualifications