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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…
Apr 3 2026 - 12:00
ABCA and MPD Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Operations Across the District
Between March 25 and March 31, 2026, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and…

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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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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration - ABCA

Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration - ABCA
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Phone: (202) 442-4423
TTY: (746) 777-7776
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Roll Call Hearing Schedule - September 8, 2014

Last Date:

The following case will be heard at the roll call hearing beginning at 10 am on Monday, September 8:

Case #14-PRO-00062
B Washington, LLC t/a Plan B Burger Bar
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
License #ABRA-095796
Class CR
New Application

Hearings are held in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Hearing Room:

Roll Call Hearings - August 18, 2014

Last Date:

The following cases will be heard at the roll call hearings beginning at 10 am on Monday, August 18:
 
Case #14-PRO-00053
Bardo, LLC t/a BARDO
1200-1216 Bladensburg Road, NE
License #ABRA-090430
Retailer CT
Substantial Change (Entertainment Endorsement)
 
Case #14-PRO-00054
Cities, LLC t/a Cities
919 19th Street, NW
License #ABRA-086319
Retailer CR
Substantial Change (Entertainment Endorsement for

Summary Suspension Hearing - Cafe Asia

Last Date:

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) will hold a summary suspension hearing at 10 am on Friday, August 15, 2014 regarding the following case:
 
Case # 14-251-00217
1720 I, LLC, t/a Café Asia
1720 I Street, NW
License #86035
Retailer CN
ANC 2B
Chief of Police Closure August 4, 2014
 
Hearings are open to the public and held in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Hearing

ABRA Roll Call Hearing

Last Date:

The following cases will be heard at the roll call hearings beginning at 10 am on Monday, August 11:

Case #14-PRO-00057
Caribbean Vibes, Inc. t/a Club Timehri
2439 18th Street, NW
License #ABRA-077730
Retailer CT
Termination of Settlement Agreement

Case #14-PRO-00058
Four Kicks, LLC t/a Lunchbox
5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
License #ABRA-095410
Retailer CR
New Application

Entree DC Food & Drink Forum 2014

Last Date:

Want to learn more about doing business in DC? Attend the Entrée DC Food & Drink Forum hosted by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs' Small Business Resource Center. 

When
Monday, August 25, 2014 
8:30 a.m. (continental breakfast and networking)
9 a.m.-1 p.m. (event)

Where 
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt. Vernon Place, NW
Washington, DC 20001  

Calendar and Agenda Before the ABC Board - August 13, 2014

Last Date:

Download and review the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's calendar and agenda for Wednesday, August 13, 2014.

  • Chairperson: Ruthanne Miller
  • Members: Nick Alberti, Donald Brooks, Herman Jones, James Short, Mike Silverstein, Hector Rodriguez

Hearings are held in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Hearing Room:

2000 14th Street, NW
Suite 400 South, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20009

ABRA Roll Call Hearing - August 4, 2014

Last Date:

The following case will be heard at the roll call hearing beginning at 10 am on Monday, August 4:

Case #14-PRO-00055
Cham Restaurant Group t/a New Town Kitchen and Lounge
1336 U Street, NW
License #ABRA-093095
Retailer CT
License Renewal Replacard

Hearings are held in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Hearing Room:

2000 14th Street, NW
Suite 400 South, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20009

ABRA Closed Columbus Day

Last Date:

The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration's office will be closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. 

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