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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration

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Patient and Caregiver Registrations Valid for Two Years

New medical cannabis patient and caregiver registrations are valid for two years.

Cannabis Retailer Deadline

As of March 31, all District cannabis retailers must be licensed.

Unlicensed Cannabis Enforcement

Get the latest information on the multi-agency enforcement strategy to shut down illegally operating cannabis operations.

ABC Board Meetings

Sit in on ABC Board Meetings which take place virtually every Wednesday except during recess.

File a Complaint

Call (202) 442-4423 or use our online form to submit a complaint 24 hours a day.

Featured Services

Find a Medical Cannabis Retailer

A medical cannabis Retailer may operate, sell and deliver medical cannabis and medical cannabis...

Weekly Board Agendas

Agendas for Roll Call Hearings and ABC Board Meetings are published in advance of each meeting.

File a Complaint with ABCA

Members of the public may submit complaints and report incidents online and by phone 24/7.

Apply or Renew an ABC Manager License

Complete an application for an ABC manager license.

File a Protest

Certain applications for alcoholic beverage licenses can be protested.

Search ABCA Records

Search for Notices, Board transcripts, orders, dispositions, Settlement Agreements and more.

Latest

Apr 4 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock Legacy DC

On April 3, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Apr 2 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock Hotbox

On April 1, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Mar 31 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock District Smoke and Cigar Lounge

On March 27, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Mar 25 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock Sheridan International Market

On March 24, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Mar 21 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock Kaliiva

On March 20, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Mar 14 2025

March/April 2025 Newsletter

This edition of the Last Call newsletter covers: Spring License Renewal and Annual...

Jan 3 2025

January/February 2025 Last Call Newsletter

The latest edition of the Last Call newsletter covers: License Renewal and Annual...

Nov 19 2024

November/December 2024 Last Call Newsletter

Check out the November/December 2024 issue of Last Call. Featured topics: New ABCA...

Sep 20 2024

September/October Last Call Newsletter

Check out the September/October 2024 issue of Last Call. Featured topics: ABCA's...

Jul 17 2024

July/August Last Call Newsletter

Check out the June/July 2024 issue of Last Call. Feature topics: Special Event Extended...

May 22 2024

Class A License Availability

The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration anticipates several Class A Retail (Liquor...

Apr 10 2024

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

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

Medical Cannabis Sales Tax Holiday

The annual medical cannabis sales tax holiday will take place between Saturday, April 15-...

Mar 31 2023

Medical Cannabis Law Now in Effect Expands Patient Access and Creates Business Opportunities

Medical Cannabis Law Now in Effect Expands Patient Access and Creates Business Opportunities (...

Nov 26 2024

Deputy General Counsel (Nov 2024)

Job ID - 28340 Location - 899 N. Capitol Street NE Full-Time, Grade 01 Date...

Nov 26 2024

Supervisory Investigator (Nov 2024)

Job ID - 28364 Location - 899 N. Capitol Street NE Grade 13, Full-Time Date...

Nov 7 2024

Investigator Job Announcement (Nov 2024)

This position is closed. Job Summary This position is located in the Alcoholic Beverage...

Oct 11 2024

Investigator Job Announcement (Oct. 2024)

Job Summary This position is located in the Enforcement Division, Alcoholic Beverage and...

Jun 7 2024

Investigator Job Announcement (Night)

General Job Information Job Summary This position is located in the Alcoholic Beverage...

Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration - ABCA

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm

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899 North Capitol Street, NE, Medical Cannabis: Suite 4200-A, Alcohol: Suite 4200-B, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 442-4423
TTY: (746) 777-7776
Email: [email protected]

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Entry Requirement Guidance for Alcohol Licensees

Date Released:

Thu, 01/13/2022

Yesterday, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board adopted emergency rulemaking regarding face mask and vaccination verification requirements to ensure alcohol laws are consistent with