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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration

Due to scheduled system maintenance, ABCA’s medical cannabis patient registration system may not be available on Saturday, June 6, 2026, between 12:10 am and 2 am.

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DC Hospitality Amendment Act of 2026

The legislation will modernize DC’s alcohol laws and provides support to the local hospitality industry.

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Agendas and streaming links for ABC Board Meetings and Roll Call Hearings are published weekly.

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Special Event Endorsements

Apply to offer extended alcohol hours during Art All Night and Congressional Black Caucus weekend.

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.

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Complete an application for an ABC manager license.

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Certain applications for alcoholic beverage licenses can be protested.

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Latest

Apr 3 2026

ABCA and MPD Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Operations Across the District

Between March 25 and March 31, 2026, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and...

Apr 2 2026

Mayor Bowser Announces Legislation to Diversify the Medical Cannabis Market with Local Beverage Partnerships

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the introduction...

Mar 20 2026

Mayor Muriel Bowser Unlocks Economic Growth with Bold New Hospitality Legislation

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the introduction of the DC...

Feb 5 2026

ABCA and MPD Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Operations at Southeast Business

The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (...

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...

May 21 2026

May/June 2026 Last Call Newsletter

Topics in this issue: DC Hospitality Amendment Act 2026 ID Checking Guide Selling to...

Mar 4 2026

March/April 2026 Last Call

Topics in this issue include: Daylight Saving Time Outside Endorsements Filing and...

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 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-...

May 7 2026

Human Resources Specialist Job Announcement (May 2026)

ABCA's Human Resource Specialist is advertised on the District's Department of...

Feb 10 2026

Investigator (Feb. 2026)

Apply at careers.dc.gov Job ID - 31569 Location - 899 N. Capitol Street NE Minimum Rate...

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...

What's New at ABCA

Complaints:
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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration - ABCA

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Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm

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899 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 4200B, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 442-4423
TTY: (746) 777-7776
Email: [email protected]

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Roll Call Hearings Calendar - April 20, 2015

Last Date:

The following case will be heard at the roll call hearing beginning at 10 am on Monday, April 20:

Case #15-PRO-00022
TGR, Inc. t/a Look
1909 K Street, NW
License #ABRA-077812
Retailer Class CR
Substantial Change (From class CR (restaurant) to class CT (tavern)

The following case is cancelled for Monday, April 20: