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These guides provide a brief synopsis of alcoholic beverage regulations associated with ABCA licenses.

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New medical cannabis patient and caregiver registrations are valid for two years.

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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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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.

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File a Protest

Certain applications for alcoholic beverage licenses can be protested.

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May 12 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock Pot Paradise, H & Vape Smoke Shop

On May 8, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

May 8 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock First Illegal Cannabis Growing Facility

On May 5, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Apr 24 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock 50th Illegal Cannabis Shop

Today, April 24, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and ...

Apr 15 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock Dreams Wellness

On April 14, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Apr 11 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock Classic Tobacco, Hotbox

ABCA, MPD Padlock Classic Tobacco, Hotbox Latest action marks 47 padlocked illegal...

Mar 14 2025

March/April 2025 Newsletter

This edition of the Last Call newsletter covers: Spring License Renewal and Annual...

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 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...

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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration - ABCA

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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
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ABCA, MPD Padlock 50th Illegal Cannabis Shop

Date Released:

Thu, 04/24/2025

Today, April 24, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and Metropolitan Police department closed and padlocked Orbit DC located at 1919-1921 18th Street NW marking the District Government’s 50th illegal cannabis shop closure in DC.

Illegal shop closures have taken place across the city with 17 in Ward 1, 10 in Wards 2 and 6, seven in Ward 4, three in Ward 5, and one in Wards 3, 7 and 8 each respectively.