B 24-0533 — Streatery Program Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2021

ENGROSSEDENROLLED ORIGINAL AAN BILLACT 3____________ 24-533 5 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 7 ___________________ 9 To amend, on a temporary basis, section 25-113 of the District of Columbia Official to extend the expiration date of the District of Columbia Streatery Program, and provide clarity to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board license holders and the public with regard to the requirements for operating under the Streatery Program.

Uponregistration,BoardapprovalUponregistration, Boardapproval shall not be required;

“(i) Registers with the Board and receives written authorization from ABRA prior to selling, serving, or permitting the consumption of beer, wine, or spirits on the ENGROSSED ORIGINAL proposed outdoor public or private space;

“(B) An on-premises retailer’s license, class C/R,D/R, C/T,D/T, C/H, D/H, C/N, D/N, C/X, or D/X , or a manufacturer’s license, class A or B, with an on-site sales and consumption permit, or a Convention Center food and alcohol business that has registered with ENROLLED ORIGINAL the Board to sell, serve, and permit the consumption of beer, wine, and spirits to seated patrons on outdoor public or private space not listed on its existing license in accordance with subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall:

“(iii) Not provide live music or entertainment, except for background or recorded music played at a conversational level that is not heard in the homes of ENGROSSED ORIGINAL District residents;

ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(iii) The Board shall not interpret settlement agreement language that restricts or prohibits the operation of permanent outdoor space to mean prohibiting the temporary operation of sidewalk cafés or summer gardens.

“(v) With regard to existing outdoor public or private space, parties to a settlement agreement shall be permitted to waive provisions of settlement agreements that ENROLLED ORIGINAL address currently licensed outdoor space for a period not to exceed 180 days.

“(F) For purposes of this paragraph, ground floor or street level sidewalk cafés or summer gardens enclosed by awnings or tents having no more than two2 sides shall be considered outdoor space.

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______________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia 3