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Learn more about the process to obtain an ABC license and download applications.

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

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Extended Hours

Download the schedule and become one of the registered venues that may serve alcohol until 4 am during approved holidays.

Medical Cannabis Patient Registration/Renewal

Learn how DC residents and non-residents can participate in the medical cannabis program.

File a Complaint

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

ABCA Issues First License to a Testing Laboratory

Discover how DC’s cannabis industry is impacted by a testing laboratory.

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Weekly Board Agendas

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

Find a Medical Cannabis Retailer

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

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

Dec 24 2024

ABCA, MPD Padlock All the Buzz DC

On December 23, 2024, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Dec 18 2024

ABCA, MPD Padlock Nomad Smoke Shop, Promoco DC

On December 17, 2024, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Nov 26 2024

ABCA, MPD Padlock Peace in the Air

On November 26, 2024, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Nov 15 2024

ABCA, MPD Padlock Trippy Wizard

On November 14, 2024, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Nov 4 2024

ABC Board Expands with Two New Appointments

On November 1, 2024, Ryan L. Jones and David Meadows were sworn into the District’s Alcoholic...

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 Moving!...

Jul 17 2024

July/August Last Call Newsletter

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

May 28 2024

Last Call Newsletter | May/June 2024

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

Mar 22 2024

Last Call Newsletter | March/April 2024

Check out the March/April 2024 edition of Last Call. This issue features: Warm...

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-Monday,...

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

Supervisory Investigator (Nov 2024)

Job ID - 28364 Location - 899 N. Capitol Street NE Grade 13, Full-Time Date Closed - 12/05/2024...

Nov 26 2024

Deputy General Counsel (Nov 2024)

Job ID - 28340 Location - 899 N. Capitol Street NE Full-Time, Grade 01 Date Closed - 12/02/2024

Nov 7 2024

Investigator Job Announcement (Nov 2024)

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

Oct 11 2024

Investigator Job Announcement (Oct. 2024)

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

Jun 7 2024

Investigator Job Announcement (Night)

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

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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Roll Call Hearings Schedule - January 27, 2020

Last Date:

The following cases will be heard at the roll call hearing beginning at 10 am on Monday, January 27, 2020:

Case #19-PRO-00147
Park Place Inc. t/a The Park Place at 14th
920 14th Street, NW
License #ABRA-075548
Retailer Class CN
License Renewal

Case #19-PRO-00146
Park Place Inc. t/a The Park Place at 14th
920 14th Street, NW
License #ABRA-075548
Retailer Class CN
Petition to Amend or Terminate Settlement Agreement

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