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Aug 31 2026 - 12:00
On July 30, 2026, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Medical Cannabis Licensing and Unlicensed…
Aug 18 2026 - 12:00
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) has launched the…
Jun 15 2026 - 12:00
Between May 26 and June 11, 2026, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the…
Jun 10 2026 - 12:00
(June 10, 2026—Washington, DC) Today, Ward One resident James Turner was sworn in to the…
Apr 3 2026 - 12:00
Between March 25 and March 31, 2026, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and…
Sep 17 2026 - 12:00
Topics in this issue include:License RenewalsQuarterly Statements DueHoliday Extended HoursID…
Jul 17 2026 - 12:00
Topics in this issue include:
Upcoming Extended Hours Opportunities
Fall License…
May 21 2026 - 12:00
Topics in this issue:
DC Hospitality Amendment Act
2026 ID Checking Guide
Selling to…
Mar 4 2026 - 12:00
Topics in this issue include:
Daylight Saving Time
Outside Endorsements
Filing and…
Jan 16 2026 - 12:00
Topics in this issue include:
Changes to Streatery Endorsement
Moratorium Zone Update…
Jul 17 2025 - 12:00
Effective Thursday, July 17, 2025, the valid period for temporary DC resident patient and caregiver…
May 22 2024 - 12:00
The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration anticipates several Class A Retail (Liquor…
Apr 10 2024 - 12:00
On April 8, 2024, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Medical Cannabis Patient Card Extension and 4/20…
May 1 2023 - 12:00
Starting today, ABCA will accept select medical cannabis business license applications from two (2…
Apr 5 2023 - 12:00
The annual medical cannabis sales tax holiday will take place between Saturday, April 15-…
May 7 2026 - 12:00
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Nov 10 2021 - 12:00
Today the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board unanimously approved waiving registration fees…
Aug 25 2017 - 12:00
Tavern and nightclub licensees that pay for licenses on an annual basis are due to make…
Aug 25 2017 - 12:00
All class B licensed retailers and wholesalers in the District are due to renew alcoholic beverage…
Apr 27 2017 - 12:00
A new regulation is in effect for bottle service at District restaurants, bars, nightclubs, hotels…
Feb 27 2017 - 12:00
Breweries in the District are due to renew alcohol licenses by Friday, March 31, 2017.
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Agency PerformanceReopen Washington DC Alcohol Act Information Session
The Reopen Washington DC Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration Amendment Act of 2021, introduced by Mayor Muriel Bowser on January 25, represents a bold and innovative approach to boosting the District’s economic recovery, removing hurdles to launching and growing businesses, addressing food deserts, and creating opportunities to engage and attract residents and visitors.
ABRA’s information session will highlight key provisions included in the legislation such as:
• Attracting new full-service grocery stores to Wards 7 and 8
• Extending the streatery program
Roll Call Hearings Schedule
The following cases will be heard at the roll call hearing beginning at 10:00 am on Monday, November 15, 2021:
Case #21-PRO-00080
District Alley Group t/a District Alley
1351 U Street NW
License #ABRA-119080
Retailer Class CT
ANC 1B
New Application
Case # 21-PRO-00084
1819 14th Street, LLC t/a Salazar
1819 14th Street NW
License #ABRA-118970
Retailer Class CT
ANC 1B
New Application
Roll Call Hearings Schedule
The following case will be heard at the roll call hearing beginning at 10:00 am on Monday, January 25, 2021:
Case #20-PRO-00057
B & S Business Enterprises, Inc. t/a Randall Grocery
2924 Minnesota Ave SE
License #ABRA-019046
Retailer Class B
License Renewal
Case #21-PRO-00003
TGW Convenience Store, LLC t/a A & S Grocery
4748 Sheriff Road NE
License #ABRA-101367
Retailer Class B
Substantial Change (From Class B (beer & wine) to Class A (beer, wine & spirits)
Indoor Dining May Resume January 22 at 5:00 a.m.
Date Released:
Effective Friday, January 22 at 5 am, alcohol establishments may resume indoor dining with capacity limited to 25 percent of the lowest number included on their Certificate of Occupancy.
Previously announced Phase Two modifications remain in effect including:
Roll Call Hearings Schedule
The following case will be heard at the roll call hearing beginning at 10:00 am on Monday, January 11, 2021:
Case #20-PRO-00060
BK Inc., t/a Hi Market
2655 15th Street NW
License #ABRA-105727
Retailer Class B
ANC 1B
Renewal Application
ABRA’s Office Closed
ABRA’s office will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2021 in observance ofWashington's Birthday.
Roll Call Hearings Schedule
The following case will be heard at the roll call hearing beginning at 10:00 am on Monday, January 4, 2021:
Case #20-PRO-00055
Super Investments Inc., t/a Charles Corner
2600 Wade Road, SE
License No. ABRA-094783
Retailer Class B
ANC 8C
Application to Renew License
Case #20-PRO-00049
Liff’s Market LLC t/a Liff’s Market
600 Alabama Avenue, SE
License No. ABRA-088858
Retailer Class B
ANC 8C
Application to Renew License
Roll Call Hearings Schedule - November 23, 2020
The following case will be heard at the roll call hearing beginning at 10:00 am on Monday, November 23, 2020:
Case #20-PRO-00047
Handle 19 Inc., t/a Handle 19
319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
License #ABRA-117027
Retailer Class CR
New Application
Due to the public health emergency, all hearings are held via Webex. Invitations are sent to the appropriate parties in advance.
Roll Call Hearings Schedule - October 13, 2020
The following cases will be heard at the roll call hearing beginning at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 13, 2020:
Case #20-PRO-00039
Cheers Wine & Spirits, LLC, t/a Cheers Wine & Spirits
1901 Michigan Avenue, NE
License #ABRA-116859
Retailer Class A
ANC 5B
New Application
Case #20-PRO-00042
FountainInn, LLC, t/a Fountain Inn
1659 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
License #ABRA-116996
Retailer Class CR
ANC 2E
New Application