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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration

ABCA's office will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen at 8:30 am on Friday, July 5.

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Reducing Opioid Overdoses

ABCA statement on Naloxone (Narcan) possession and use by licensed businesses.

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File a Complaint

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

Patient Registration

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

Extended Holiday Hours

Registered venues may serve alcohol until 4am during approved holidays. Download the 2024 schedule.

ABC Board Meetings

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

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

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Members of the public may submit complaints and report incidents online and by phone 24/7.

Register a Community Association with ABCA

File a Protest

Certain applications for alcoholic beverage licenses can be protested.

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Latest

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...

Nov 17 2023

Nov/Dec Last Call Newsletter

Check out the November/December 2023 edition of Last Call. This issue features:...

Sep 21 2023

Last Call Newsletter | September/October 2023

Check out the September/October 2023 edition of Last Call. This issue features:...

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 (...

Jun 7 2024

Investigator Job Announcement

Job Summary This position is located in the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA),...

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...

Oct 20 2023

Compliance Monitor Job Announcement

This position closed October 29, 2023.

What's New at ABCA

Complaints:
(202) 442-4423
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Medical Cannabis Inquiries:
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Media Inquiries:
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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration - ABCA

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm

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Reeves Center
2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 400 S, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 442-4423
TTY: (746) 777-7776
Email: [email protected]

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ABC 101* is a foundation course designed to introduce prospective and new ABC license holders—specifically on-premises and off-premises retailers and manufacturers— to ABRA and key ABC basics. While geared towards new entrepreneurs and industry staff, the training is also recommended for seasoned professionals looking to stay current.