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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration

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Milestone: 100 Cannabis Closures

ABCA and MPD enforce the closure of 100 illegal cannabis businesses since Sept. 2024.

ABC Board Meeting, Office and Extended Hours Schedules

The 2026 ABC Board, ABCA Office and Extended Hours schedules are out.

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DC Streateries

Changes are coming to DC Streateries, learn more.

New License and Endorsements

Learn how to obtain a Games of Skill License or Endorsement, or a Commercial Bingo Endorsement.

Patient and Caregiver Registrations Valid for Two Years

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

File a Complaint

Use the online portal or call (202) 442-4423 to file an alcohol or medical cannabis related complaint.

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Board Meeting 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.

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.

Latest

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...

Jan 8 2026

Mayor Bowser Announces 100th Illegal Cannabis Business Closure Since Emergency Amendment Act of 2024

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis...

Dec 31 2025

ABCA and MPD Shut Down Six Retailers for Illegal Cannabis Sales and Suspend Three Alcohol Licenses

Between December 17 and 26, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the...

Dec 17 2025

Five Unlicensed Cannabis Retailers Padlocked and Four Arrested Following DC-Wide Enforcement

Between December 10 and 15, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the...

Dec 11 2025

ABCA and MPD Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Operations at Best Smoke Shop and Quality 01 Convenience Store

Last week, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police...

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...

Jul 22 2025

July/August 2025 Last Call Newsletter

Topics in this issue include: Extended Hours for Art All Night Holiday Extended Hours...

May 22 2025

May/June 2025 Last Call Newsletter

This edition of the Last Call newsletter covers: World Pride and FIFA World Cup...

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-...

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...

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...

What's New at ABCA

Complaints:
(202) 442-4423
File a Complaint

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
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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Entry Requirement Guidance for Alcohol Licensees

Date Released:

Thu, 01/13/2022

Yesterday, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board adopted emergency rulemaking regarding face mask and vaccination verification requirements to ensure alcohol laws are consistent with