The tax shall not apply to alcoholic beverages returned by a retail licensee to the holder of a manufacturer's or a wholesaler's license.
The tax shall not apply to losses of alcoholic beverages occasioned by breakage, spoilage, or theft.
Each loss of alcoholic beverage shall be proved by the licensee to the satisfaction of the OTR.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 23, r. 23-1401