{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-25-404","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 25-404","heading":"Application for approval of substantial change in operation.","body":"(a)\nBefore making a substantial change in the nature of the operation of the licensed establishment, an applicant shall file with the Board an amendment to its application or last application, providing the information required on an application under § 25-402(a).\n\n(b)\n(1)\nIf the Board determines that the proposed change to the nature of the operation is substantial:\n(A)\nIt shall provide notice of the licensee’s amended filing to the same   persons and in the same manner required for license renewal applications in   subchapter II of this chapter; and\n(B)\nThe applicant requesting approval of a substantial change shall  demonstrate appropriateness as set forth in §§ 25-313 and 25-314.\n(2)\nThere shall be no presumption of appropriateness with respect to  substantial change applications. If the applicant fails to demonstrate that  the proposed change in the nature of operation is appropriate for the  locality, section, or portion of the District where the establishment is  located, the Board shall disapprove the proposed change.\n(3)\nIn determining whether the proposed changes are substantial, the Board  shall consider whether they are potentially of concern to the residents or  businesses surrounding the establishment.\n\n(c)\nIf proper notice has been given as provided under subchapter II of this chapter, and no objection to the appropriateness of the proposed substantial change in the nature of the operation of the establishment is filed with the Board during the protest period, the proposed change shall be presumed appropriate for the locality, section, or portion of the District where it is located.","path":["Title 25. Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]","Chapter 4. Application and Review Processes.","Subchapter I. Application Requirements."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/25-404","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"938a5aee5bb5055a274757cac9d3ea98c04e61623b7f7c6e18d6bfcd72c39739","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-25-403","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-25-405"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}