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

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ABCA Issues First License to a Testing Laboratory

Discover how DC’s cannabis industry is impacted by a testing laboratory.

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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...

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

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File a Protest

Certain applications for alcoholic beverage licenses can be protested.

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Latest

Jan 23 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock Friends Smoke Shop, The Garden DC, Hidden Gym

On January 22, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Jan 17 2025

ABCA, MPD Padlock District Tobacco Shop, Green Department

On January 15 and 16, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA)...

Dec 24 2024

ABCA, MPD Padlock All the Buzz DC

On December 23, 2024, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Dec 18 2024

ABCA, MPD Padlock Nomad Smoke Shop, Promoco DC

On December 17, 2024, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

Nov 26 2024

ABCA, MPD Padlock Peace in the Air

On November 26, 2024, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement...

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

Check out the November/December 2024 issue of Last Call. Featured topics: New ABCA...

Sep 20 2024

September/October Last Call Newsletter

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

Jul 17 2024

July/August Last Call Newsletter

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

May 28 2024

Last Call Newsletter | May/June 2024

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

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...

What's New at ABCA

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

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

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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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Roll Call Hearings Schedule - February 3, 2020

Last Date:

The following cases will be heard at the roll call hearing beginning at 10 am on Monday, February 3, 2020:

Case #20-PRO-00005
Ching, LLC t/a Uproar
639 Florida Avenue, NW
License #ABRA-092012
Retailer Class CT
Substantial Change (expansion of rooftop summer garden from 94 to 200 patrons)

Case #20-PRO-00006
Brothers Burger, LLC t/a Felicity Lounge
707 H Street, NE
License #ABRA-112502
Retailer Class CR
Substantial Change (Class CR Restaurant to Class CT Tavern)