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District of Columbia Open Container Law (2026)
Restricted: Prohibited. Unlawful to drink or possess an open container of alcohol in any public space, including in a vehicle on a public street (moving or parked).
RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026
Prohibited. Unlawful to drink or possess an open container of alcohol in any public space, including in a vehicle on a public street (moving or parked). Misdemeanor. (DC Code 25-1001.)
Official source: code.dccouncil.gov →
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