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Patient and Caregiver Registrations Valid for Two Years

As of March 2, new medical cannabis patient/caregiver registrations will be valid for two years. Applications received by March 1 will be valid for six years.

Alcohol License Renewal

The deadline for spring license renewals is approaching—check the fee and renewal schedule to see if you need to take action.

Cannabis Retailer Deadline

Know the regulations! March 31 is the deadline for cannabis retailer and internet retailer licensees to be in operation.

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.

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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.

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ABCA, MPD Padlock Unlicensed Cannabis Shop in Northeast DC

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

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ABCA, MPD Padlock Popular DC, Dabbers Club/District Glass Studio

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

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ABCA, MPD Padlock Kush Bar, Pride Smoke Shop, Shashamane

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ABCA, MPD Padlock YouGroGurl

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ABCA, MPD Padlock Creep Smoke Shop, Forest Floor

On February 10, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

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January/February 2025 Last Call Newsletter

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

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November/December 2024 Last Call Newsletter

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

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September/October Last Call Newsletter

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

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July/August Last Call Newsletter

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

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Last Call Newsletter | May/June 2024

Check out the May/June 2024 issue of Last Call. This issue features articles on: ...

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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...

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Medical Cannabis Sales Tax Holiday

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

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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 (...

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Deputy General Counsel (Nov 2024)

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

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Supervisory Investigator (Nov 2024)

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

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Investigator Job Announcement (Nov 2024)

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

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Investigator Job Announcement (Oct. 2024)

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

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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