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January 7, 2009
ABRA Now Enforcing Single Sales Moratorium

(Washington, DC) - Bill 17-846, the Consolidated Mt. Pleasant, Ward 2, and Ward 6 Single Sales Moratorium Act of 2008, became law on December 24, 2008. On Tuesday, February 10, 2009, ABRA began enforcement of the bill. In addition to prohibiting the sale of beer, malt liquor, and ale in sizes 70 ounces or less, the bill also prohibits the sale of spirits in sizes of a half pint or smaller.

Attached is a copy of the January 7, 2009 letter sent to Class A and Class B retailers in Wards 2 and 6. Also included is a copy of the procedures and the application form for filing an exception to the moratorium.

Moratorium letter and exception application*