D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 30, r. 30-2207

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 30-2207 - DISTRIBUTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

2207.1

A person may not, after March 31, 2021, engage in any of the following activities unless the person has a valid Distributor's license issued by the Office:

2207.2

Buy or lease from a licensed GOS Machine Manufacturer for distribution in the District;

2207.3

Sell, lease, or distribute a GOS Machine in the District or market for sale, lease, or distribution a GOS Machine in the District; or

2207.4

Repair, replace, maintain, or service a GOS Machine or a major component or part of a GOS Machine in the District or market the repair, replacement, or maintenance of a GOS Machine or a major component or part of a GOS Machine in the District.

2207.5

A licensed Distributor may sell, lease, or distribute a GOS Machine, or repair, replace, maintain, or service a GOS Machine or any major component or part of a GOS Machine in the District to a licensed Retailer that possesses a GOS Machine endorsement from the ABC Board pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 25-113.01(e), and after March 31, 2021, a Retailer's license from the Office.

2207.6

A person applying for a Distributor's license shall do so on a form prescribed by the Office. The form shall require:

(a) The name of the Applicant;

(b) The mailing address of the Applicant and, if the Applicant is a corporation, the name of the state in which it is incorporated, the location of its principal place of business, and the names and addresses of its directors;

(c) A report of the Applicant's financial activities, including evidence of financial stability, such as financial statements, bank statements, business, and personal income and disbursement schedules, tax returns and/or bank statements; and

(d) Such other information as the Office may require.

2207.7

In considering whether to approve an application for a Distributor's license, the Office may consider, among such other evidence that may come before the Office, evidence of the Applicant's licensure, activities, and conduct in other jurisdictions.

2207.8

An Applicant for a Distributor's license shall demonstrate that the equipment, system, or device that the Applicant plans to offer to Retailers conforms to standards and rules established pursuant to this title and other applicable law.

2207.9

An Applicant for a Distributor's license shall pay a nonrefundable application fee of $10,000 with the application.

2207.10

A Distributor's license shall be renewed annually, provided that the Licensee has continued to comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements and pays upon submission of its renewal application a $5,000 renewal fee.

2207.11

A Distributor shall submit to the Office a list of all models and versions of GOS Machines sold, delivered, or offered to a Retailer when first sold, delivered, or offered to a Retailer. The list can be amended and submitted to the Office when the same occurs relating to new models and versions of GOS Machines. All such equipment shall be tested and approved by an independent testing lab oratory approved as provided in Section § 2213.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 30, r. 30-2207

Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 6681, 6719 (September 22, 1989); reserved by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 011618 (8/30/2019); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 3289 (3/26/2021)