(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “Ward 7” means the area defined as Ward VII in § 1-1041.03(a) on [August 15, 2008].
(b) A licensee under an off-premises retailer's license in Ward 7, class A or B, shall not divide a manufacturer's package of more than one container of beer, malt liquor, or ale, to sell an individual container of the package if the capacity of the individual container is 70 ounces or less.
(c) A licensee under an off-premises retailer's license in Ward 7, class A or B, shall not sell, give, offer, expose for sale, or deliver an individual container of beer, malt liquor, or ale with a capacity of 70 ounces or less.
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(Aug. 15, 2008, D.C. Law 17-211, § 2(b), 55 DCR 6984.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
Law 17-211, the “Wards 4, 7, and 8 Anti-Sale Containers of Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2008”, was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No.17-532 which was referred to Public Works and the Environment. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 6, 2008, and June 3, 2008, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 18, 2008, it was assigned Act No. 17-407 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 17-211 became effective on August 15, 2008.