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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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Feb 14 2025
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On February 13, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...
Feb 12 2025
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On February 10, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...
Feb 7 2025
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On February 3, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...
Feb 3 2025
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Jan 23 2025
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On January 22, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

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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...
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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: ...

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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 (...

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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)
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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration - ABCA

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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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ID Compliance Training

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The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) provides annual ID Compliance Training for ABC licensees and their staff. Training reviews: 

  • Preventing sales of alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated persons
  • Techniques for properly verifying IDs
  • Tips for spotting fake IDs
  • Information on ABRA compliance checks

Classes will be held: 

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