Quick guides are provided to help ABC licensees learn the rules associated with their ABC license.
These guides are a brief synopsis of alcoholic beverage regulations. They do not include all DC alcoholic beverage laws. Complete regulations can be found in DC Official Code Title 25 and DC Municipal Regulation (DCMR) Title 23.
License Types
- Caterer Licensees
- Bakery Licensees
- Bed and Breakfast and Hotel Licensees
- Brew Pub, Wine Pub and Distillery Licensees
- Internet Retailers
- Multipurpose Facility Licensees
- Nightclub Licensees
- Off-Premises Retailer Class A & B Licensees
- Private Clubs
- Restaurant Licensees
- Tavern Licensees
- Third Party Alcohol Delivery
- Wholesaler Licensees
Other Quick Guides
- Advertisements and Promotions
- Amending, Terminating Settlement Agreements
- Books, Records and Food Sales Requirements
- Buying, Selling and Transferring Liquor Licenses
- Exemptions to the Liquor License Requirement
- Classifying Alcoholic Beverages
- Crowlers
- Foreign Identification
- Growlers
- How to Guide - Video Request
- Minors and ABC Establishments
- Out-of-State Suppliers, Manufacturers, Importers
- Security Plans
- Technology Companies - Online Service Providers