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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration

ABCA’s office is closed to visitors on Thursday and Friday, November 14-15 while we relocate. For assistance, call (202) 442-4423 or email [email protected] or [email protected].

Agency Home Responsive

Register for Extended Hours During Inauguration Week

Visit inauguration.dc.gov before January 7 to register for extended hours during Inauguration week, January 15-22, 2025.

ABCA Is Moving

Effective November 18, 2024, our new address will be 899 North Capitol Street NE.

Unlicensed Cannabis Enforcement

ABCA is part of a sustained multi-agency enforcement strategy to shut down illegally operating cannabis operations.

ABC Board Meetings

ABC Board meetings take place virtually every Wednesday except during recess. Download the 2024 schedule.

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Extended Hours

Registered venues may serve alcohol until 4 am during approved holidays. Download the schedule.

Medical Cannabis Patient Registration/Renewal

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

ABCA Issues First License to a Testing Laboratory

ABCA has issued its first license to a testing laboratory, which puts DC’s cannabis testing requirements into effect.

Featured Services

Weekly Board Agendas

Agendas for Roll Call Hearings and ABC Board Meetings are published in advance of each meeting.

Apply or Renew an ABC Manager License

Complete an application for an ABC manager license.

Find a Medical Cannabis Retailer

A medical cannabis Retailer may operate, s 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.

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

Nov 15 2024

ABCA, MPD Padlock Trippy Wizard

On November 14, 2024, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Nov 15 2024

ABCA, MPD Padlock Trippy Wizard

On November 14, 2024, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Nov 4 2024

ABC Board Expands with Two New Appointments

On November 1, 2024, Ryan L. Jones and David Meadows were sworn into the District’s Alcoholic...

Oct 31 2024

ABCA, MPD Padlock VIP Clientele, Safe House

On October 30, 2024, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Oct 23 2024

New ABC Board Member Teri Janine Quinn Sworn In

Today, October 23, 2024, Ward 5 resident Teri Janine Quinn was sworn into the District’s Alcoholic...

Sep 20 2024

September/October Last Call Newsletter

Check out the September/October 2024 issue of Last Call. Featured topics: ABCA's Moving!...

Jul 17 2024

July/August Last Call Newsletter

Check out the June/July 2024 issue of Last Call. Feature topics: Special Event Extended Hours...

May 28 2024

Last Call Newsletter | May/June 2024

Check out the May/June 2024 issue of Last Call. This issue features articles on: Naloxone...

Mar 22 2024

Last Call Newsletter | March/April 2024

Check out the March/April 2024 edition of Last Call. This issue features: Warm...

Jan 22 2024

Last Call Newsletter | January/February 2024

Check out the January/February 2024 edition of Last Call. This issue features: -New...

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-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 (...

Nov 7 2024

Investigator Job Announcement (Nov 2024)

Apply at careers.dc.gov

Oct 11 2024

Investigator Job Announcement (Oct. 2024)

Job Summary This position is located in the Enforcement Division, Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis...

Jun 7 2024

Investigator Job Announcement (Night)

General Job Information Job Summary This position is located in the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation...

Feb 5 2024

Public Information Officer Job Announcement

Job Summary This position is in the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA)...

Jan 19 2024

Investigator Job Announcement (Night Shift)

Job Summary This position is located in the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA...

What's New at ABCA

Complaints:
(202) 442-4423
File a Complaint

Medical Cannabis Inquiries:
[email protected]

Media Inquiries:
[email protected]
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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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ABRA's Office Closed Columbus Day

Last Date:

The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration's office will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. The office will reopen and operate during regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13:

8:30 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday
8:30 am-3:30 pm, Monday-Friday (license processing hours)