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ABC Quick Guides

These guides provide a brief synopsis of alcoholic beverage regulations associated with ABCA licenses.

Summer Event Extended Hours

See the venues offering extended hours during WorldPride 2025 (May 30 - June 9) and the FIFA Club World Cup DC matches (June 18, 22, and 26).

ABC Board Meetings

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

Patient and Caregiver Registrations Valid for Two Years

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

File a Complaint

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

Unlicensed Cannabis Enforcement

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

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.

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MAY

ABCA, MPD Padlock Wellshroomness

On May 28, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) closed and padlocked...

MAY

ABCA, MPD Padlock Crown Tobacco

On May 21, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

MAY

ABCA, MPD Padlock B&K Convenience Store and Smoke Shop

On May 15, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

MAY

ABCA, MPD Padlock Pot Paradise, H & Vape Smoke Shop

On May 8, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

MAY

ABCA, MPD Padlock First Illegal Cannabis Growing Facility

On May 5, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

MAY

May/June 2025 Last Call Newsletter

This edition of the Last Call newsletter covers: World Pride and FIFA World Cup...

MAR

March/April 2025 Newsletter

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

JAN

January/February 2025 Last Call Newsletter

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

NOV

November/December 2024 Last Call Newsletter

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

SEP

September/October Last Call Newsletter

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

MAY

Class A License Availability

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

APR

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

Licensed Operator, Social Equity Applicant Open Application Period

Starting today, ABCA will accept select medical cannabis business license applications from two (2...

APR

Medical Cannabis Sales Tax Holiday

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

MAR

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

Deputy General Counsel (Nov 2024)

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

NOV

Supervisory Investigator (Nov 2024)

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

NOV

Investigator Job Announcement (Nov 2024)

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

OCT

Investigator Job Announcement (Oct. 2024)

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

JUN

Investigator Job Announcement (Night)

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

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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration - ABCA

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

Connect With Us
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: abca.director@dc.gov

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ABC Board Announcement on Adams Morgan Moratorium Zone - July 9, 2014

Last Date:

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) will announce a decision on the Adams Morgan Moratorium Zone at 9 am on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

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