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Apr 3 2026
Between March 25 and March 31, 2026, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and...
Apr 2 2026
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the introduction...
Mar 20 2026
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the introduction of the DC...
Feb 5 2026
The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (...
Jan 22 2026
As part of ongoing enforcement actions in early January 2026, Lucky Seven Convenience and Tobacco...
May 21 2026
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Sep 24 2025
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Jul 17 2025
Effective Thursday, July 17, 2025, the valid period for temporary DC resident patient and caregiver...
May 22 2024
The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration anticipates several Class A Retail (Liquor...
Apr 10 2024
On April 8, 2024, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Medical Cannabis Patient Card Extension and 4/20...
May 1 2023
Starting today, ABCA will accept select medical cannabis business license applications from two (2...
Apr 5 2023
The annual medical cannabis sales tax holiday will take place between Saturday, April 15-...
May 7 2026
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Feb 10 2026
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Phone: (202) 442-4423
TTY: (746) 777-7776
Email: [email protected]
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