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Due to scheduled system maintenance, ABCA’s medical cannabis patient registration system may not be available on Saturday, June 6, 2026, between 12:10 am and 2 am.

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Apr 3 2026
ABCA and MPD Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Operations Across the District
Between March 25 and March 31, 2026, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and...
Apr 2 2026
Mayor Bowser Announces Legislation to Diversify the Medical Cannabis Market with Local Beverage Partnerships
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the introduction...
Mar 20 2026
Mayor Muriel Bowser Unlocks Economic Growth with Bold New Hospitality Legislation
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the introduction of the DC...
Feb 5 2026
ABCA and MPD Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Operations at Southeast Business
The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (...
Jan 22 2026
ABCA and MPD Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Operations at Northwest Business
As part of ongoing enforcement actions in early January 2026, Lucky Seven Convenience and Tobacco...

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May 21 2026
May/June 2026 Last Call Newsletter
Topics in this issue: DC Hospitality Amendment Act 2026 ID Checking Guide Selling to...
Mar 4 2026
March/April 2026 Last Call
Topics in this issue include: Daylight Saving Time Outside Endorsements Filing and...
Jan 16 2026
January/February 2026 Last Call Newsletter
Topics in this issue include: Changes to Streatery Endorsement Moratorium Zone Update...
Nov 17 2025
November/December Newsletter
Topics in this issue include: ABCA Director Reconfirmed for Four-Year Term  Fall,...
Sep 24 2025
September/October 2025 Last Call Newsletter
Topics in this issue include: Games of Skill Retailer License and Endorsement Commercial...

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Jul 17 2025
Extension for Temporary Patient and Caregiver Registrations
Effective Thursday, July 17, 2025, the valid period for temporary DC resident patient and caregiver...
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-...

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May 7 2026
Human Resources Specialist Job Announcement (May 2026)
ABCA's Human Resource Specialist is advertised on the District's Department of...
Feb 10 2026
Investigator (Feb. 2026)
Apply at careers.dc.gov Job ID - 31569 Location - 899 N. Capitol Street NE Minimum Rate...
Dec 19 2025
Licensing Specialist, Medical Cannabis (Dec. 2025)
Expires December 29, 2025 Visit careers.dc.gov and search job ID #31204 to apply. JOB...
Nov 25 2025
Human Resources Manager (Nov. 2025)
Job ID - 31018 Location - 899 N. Capitol Street NE Full-Time, Grade 14 Closure Date - 12/05...
Nov 26 2024
Deputy General Counsel (Nov 2024)
Job ID - 28340 Location - 899 N. Capitol Street NE Full-Time, Grade 01 Date...

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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration - ABCA

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, Suite 4200B, 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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