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Oct 30 2026 - 12:00
ABCA and MPD Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Retailer in Northwest DC
On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA), in…
Aug 31 2026 - 12:00
Mayor Signs Medical Cannabis Licensing and Unlicensed Establishment Enforcement Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
On July 30, 2026, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Medical Cannabis Licensing and Unlicensed…
Aug 18 2026 - 12:00
ABCA Launches MyABCA.DC.gov
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) has launched the…
Jun 15 2026 - 12:00
ABCA, MPD Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Operations Across the District
Between May 26 and June 11, 2026, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the…
Jun 10 2026 - 12:00
Ward One Leader James Turner Sworn In to DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board
(June 10, 2026—Washington, DC) Today, Ward One resident James Turner was sworn in to the…

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Sep 17 2026 - 12:00
September/October 2026 Last Call
Topics in this issue include:License RenewalsQuarterly Statements DueHoliday Extended HoursID…
Jul 17 2026 - 12:00
July/August 2026 Last Call
Topics in this issue include: Upcoming Extended Hours Opportunities  Fall License…
May 21 2026 - 12:00
May/June 2026 Last Call Newsletter
Topics in this issue: DC Hospitality Amendment Act 2026 ID Checking Guide Selling to…
Mar 4 2026 - 12:00
March/April 2026 Last Call
Topics in this issue include: Daylight Saving Time Outside Endorsements Filing and…
Jan 16 2026 - 12:00
January/February 2026 Last Call Newsletter
Topics in this issue include: Changes to Streatery Endorsement Moratorium Zone Update…

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Jul 17 2025 - 12:00
Extension for Temporary Patient and Caregiver Registrations
Effective Thursday, July 17, 2025, the valid period for temporary DC resident patient and caregiver…
May 22 2024 - 12:00
Class A License Availability
The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration anticipates several Class A Retail (Liquor…
Apr 10 2024 - 12:00
New 6-year medical cannabis patient registrations, sales tax holiday extended
On April 8, 2024, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Medical Cannabis Patient Card Extension and 4/20…
May 1 2023 - 12:00
Licensed Operator, Social Equity Applicant Open Application Period
Starting today, ABCA will accept select medical cannabis business license applications from two (2…
Apr 5 2023 - 12:00
Medical Cannabis Sales Tax Holiday
The annual medical cannabis sales tax holiday will take place between Saturday, April 15-…

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Oct 2 2026 - 12:00
Contact Representative (Oct. 2026)
Apply at: careers.dc.gov Job ID - 33642Location: 899 N. Capitol Street NEMinimum Rate: $56,503…
Sep 29 2026 - 12:00
Supervisory Investigator (Sept. 2026)
ABCA's Supervisory Investigator is advertised on the District's Department of Human…
May 7 2026 - 12:00
Human Resources Specialist Job Announcement (May 2026)
ABCA's Human Resources Specialist is advertised on the District's Department of Human…
Feb 10 2026 - 12:00
Investigator (Feb. 2026)
ABCA's Investigator position is advertised on the District's Department of Human…
Dec 19 2025 - 12:00
Licensing Specialist, Medical Cannabis (Dec. 2025)
Expires December 29, 2025 Visit careers.dc.gov and search job ID #31204 to apply. JOB…

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Nov 10 2021 - 12:00
Medical Cannabis patient, caregiver registration fees waived through January 31
Today the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board unanimously approved waiving registration fees…
Aug 25 2017 - 12:00
Annual Payments Due for Nightclubs and Taverns October 2, 2017
Tavern and nightclub licensees that pay for licenses on an annual basis are due to make…
Aug 25 2017 - 12:00
License Renewals Due for Class B Wholesalers and Retailers October 2, 2017
All class B licensed retailers and wholesalers in the District are due to renew alcoholic beverage…
Apr 27 2017 - 12:00
New Regulation for Bottle Service
A new regulation is in effect for bottle service at District restaurants, bars, nightclubs, hotels…
Feb 27 2017 - 12:00
License Renewals Due for Breweries March 31, 2017
Breweries in the District are due to renew alcohol licenses by Friday, March 31, 2017. The…

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