§23–2706.

    (a)    A person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, an applicant for a license, and a license holder may not, directly or indirectly, offer or make a payment or gift of more than nominal value to:

        (1)    a member of the Board or Hearing Board;

        (2)    an employee of the member of the Board or Hearing Board; or

        (3)    an agent acting on behalf of a member of the Board or Hearing Board or employee assigned to the Board or Hearing Board.

    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.