A well known restaurant in NW DC called Lorial Plaza had it's liquor license suspended for selling liquor to a minor for two days. During day one of the suspension, so many customers walked out that the restaurant gave out coupons for free margaritas for use on another day. This seems like a violation of the suspension to me. Does anyone have know of any clarification on this law. I would love to see links if available.Can a restaurant in DC with is liquor liscence suspended give out coupons for free drinks?
The coupons are valid based on the restaurant regaining its license and are issued for a future date based on that principle as a "rain check" and as a temporary inconvenince. As long as no liquor is dispensed during the suspension, there is no harm.Can a restaurant in DC with is liquor liscence suspended give out coupons for free drinks?
I don't see a violation here, unless the law specifically prohibits giving coupons while suspended. They are no more dispensing alcohol by doing so than they would be with any other form of advertisement.
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