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Medical Cannabis Open Application Period

Standard, social equity applicants may apply for select medical cannabis business licenses between 8/29-10/30/23. Apply.

Extended Holiday Hours

Registered venues may serve alcohol until 4 am, stay open 24 hours during Art/Dine All Night and World Culture Festival.

ABC Board Meetings

ABC Board meetings take place virtually every Wednesday except during recess. View agenda.

Patient Registration

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

Training and Info Sessions

ABCA offers virtual alcohol and medical cannabis training throughout the year. Free with registration.

Find a Retailer

Seven licensed retailers operate across DC and are ready to serve registered patients. Locate

Featured Services

ABC Manager Licenses

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.

Register a Community Association with ABCA

File a Complaint with ABCA

ABRA responds to public complaints about alcohol and medical cannabis facilities. Questions...

Latest

Sep 21 2023

Last Call Newsletter | September/October 2023

Check out the September/October 2023 edition of Last Call. This issue features:...

Jul 13 2023

Last Call Newsletter | July/August 2023

Click here to check out the July/August 2023 edition of Last Call. Topics: Extended...

May 26 2023

Last Call Newsletter May/June 2023

Check out the May/June 2023 edition of Last Call. Topics: Rafi Crockett Departs ABC...

Apr 14 2023

Last Call March/April 2023

Check Out the March/April 2023 edition of Last Call. Topics: Introducing ABCA Spring Prep...

Feb 16 2023

Last Call Newsletter | January/February 2023

A look at the stories in the January/February issue: Streatery Compliance Checks Underway...

Aug 11 2023

Fee Waiver for Patient, Caregiver Registrations Extended to December 7

On August 9, 2023, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board adopted rulemaking extending the fee...

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 (...

Jan 9 2023

Testing Lab Application Open Period Starts Jan. 9

ABRA will start accepting applications for two (2) available medical cannabis testing laboratory...

Sep 22 2023

FOIA Officer

This position closes October 2, 2023.

Aug 14 2023

Investigator Job Announcement

This position closed August 24.

Apr 20 2023

Contact Representative Job Announcement

This position closed April 30. The ABCA Contact Representative position has been advertised on...

Apr 4 2023

Legal Administrative Specialist Job Announcement

This position closed April 13. The ABCA Legal Administrative Specialist (Job 21505) has been...

Oct 11 2022

Licensing Specialist Job Announcement

This position closed October 22

What's New at ABCA

Afterhours Complaints:
(202) 329-6347, 7 pm-4 am
[email protected]

Medical Cannabis Inquiries:
[email protected]

Media Inquiries:
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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration - ABCA

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm

Connect With Us
Reeves Center
2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 400 S, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 442-4423
TTY: (746) 777-7776
Email: [email protected]

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Medical Cannabis Sales Tax Holiday

Date Released:

Wed, 04/05/2023

The annual medical cannabis sales tax holiday will take place between Saturday, April 15-Monday, April 24, 2023.

During the holiday, the six (6) percent sales tax on all medical cannabis products, excluding paraphernalia, purchased from DC’s seven licensed Retailers will not be assessed.