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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration

ABCA’s office will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Washington’s Birthday. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 18.

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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.

Medical Cannabis Patient Registration/Renewal

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

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Weekly Board Agendas

https://youtube.com/live/SWjnqkVHjWE?feature=shareAgendas for Roll Call Hearings and ABC Board...

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.

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Feb 14 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock YouGroGurl

On February 13, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Feb 12 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock Creep Smoke Shop, Forest Floor

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Feb 7 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock Capital Cannabis DC, Happy Bud

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Feb 3 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock Capital THC

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Jan 23 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock Friends Smoke Shop, The Garden DC, Hidden Gym

On January 22, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

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 28 2024

Last Call Newsletter | May/June 2024

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

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...

What's New at ABCA

Complaints:
(202) 442-4423
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Medical Cannabis Inquiries:
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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: [email protected]

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ABRA Roll Call Hearings Calendar - May 28, 2019

Last Date:

The following cases will be heard at the roll call hearing beginning at 10 am on Tuesday, May 28, 2019:

Case #19-PRO-00032
Watergate Hotel Lessee, LLC t/a Watergate Hotel
2650 Virginia Avenue, NW #H-1
License #ABRA-091162
Retailer Class CH
License Renewal

Case #19-PRO-00033
GF, LLC t/a Il Canale
1063-1065 31st Street, NW
License #ABRA-083707
Retailer Class CR
License Renewal