Alcohol Licensing

ABCA issues and renews licenses that enable qualified businesses to sell and serve alcohol in DC.

• License Types and Classes
• License Endorsements and Permits
• License Fees and Renewal Schedule
• Renewal Checklist
• Training Providers
• License Application Library
• Forms by Business Type
• Statement and Report Compliance Filing
• License Protest Resources
• Current License Holders
• Moratorium Zones
• Licensing Quick Guides
• Extended Holiday Hours and Daylight Savings 
• Reimbursable Detail Officer (RDO) Subsidy Program
• Underage Drinking Prevention
• Statement on Naloxone Possession and Use

Medical Cannabis Business Licensing

Medical cannabis in the District, legalized by the passage of the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Amendment Act of 2010, allows DC residents, including minors, to be prescribed, purchase, possess, and use cannabis to treat a diagnosed qualifying medical condition or related side effect. Signed into law on March 22, 2023, the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022 expands access and creates business opportunities for many--learn more.

• Overview & Application Schedule
• Licenses and Endorsements
• Statement and Report Compliance Filing
• Cultivation Center Biannual Report
• Retailer Biannual Report
• Report and Statement Filing Training (video available)
• Certification Providers
• Facilities
• Program Metrics
• Fees and Registration Schedule
• Forms and Applications
• Training and Info Sessions
• License Protests

Medical Cannabis Patient Services

• Patients (DC and Non-Residents)
• Caregivers
• Healthcare Practitioners
• Retailer Locations
• Registration Card Replacement Form
• Patient and Facility Fee Schedule