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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration

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ABC Quick Guides

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

Summer Event Extended Hours

See the venues offering extended hours during WorldPride 2025 (May 30 - June 9) and the FIFA Club World Cup DC matches (June 18, 22, and 26).

ABC Board Meetings

Sit in on ABC Board Meetings which take place virtually every Wednesday except during recess.

Patient and Caregiver Registrations Valid for Two Years

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

File a Complaint

Call (202) 442-4423 or use our online form to submit a complaint 24 hours a day.

Unlicensed Cannabis Enforcement

Get the latest information on the multi-agency enforcement strategy to shut down illegally operating cannabis operations.

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Find a Medical Cannabis Retailer

A medical cannabis Retailer may operate, sell and deliver medical cannabis and medical cannabis...

Weekly Board Agendas

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

File a Protest

Certain applications for alcoholic beverage licenses can be protested.

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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Complete an application for an ABC manager license.

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Jun 27 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock Apple Dream Shop

On June 25, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Jun 11 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock District 93

On June 9, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

May 29 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock Wellshroomness

On May 28, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) closed and padlocked...

May 22 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock Crown Tobacco

On May 21, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

May 16 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock B&K Convenience Store and Smoke Shop

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May 22 2025

May/June 2025 Last Call Newsletter

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

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

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Sep 20 2024

September/October Last Call Newsletter

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

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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Complaints:
(202) 442-4423
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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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ABRA Roll Call Hearings Calendar for June 15, 2015

Last Date:

The following cases will be heard at the roll call hearings beginning at 10 am on Monday, June 15:

Case #15-PRO-00051
KYS, Inc. t/a Kovaks Liquors
1237 Mount Olivet Road, NE
License #ABRA-076573
Retailer Class A
License Renewal

Case #15-PRO-00052
Takleab H. Habtu t/a Kobeb Ethiopian Restaurant
3013 Georgia Avenue, NW
License #ABRA-089933
Retailer Class CR
Substantial Change (Entertainment Endorsement to allow live singing performances)