ABCA hosts trainings and information sessions throughout the year to keep current and prospective licensees and registrants and DC residents up to date on alcohol and medical cannabis laws and regulations, programs, and best practices. Select sessions are recorded and made available online.
All sessions are free; advance registration is required. Next scheduled sessions are noted below.
Medical Cannabis
- Medical Cannabis Amendment Act Info Sessions
- Upcoming
- License Application Overview for Non-Social Equity Applicants (Courier, Cultivation Center, or Manufacturer) - August 10, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. | REGISTER
- License Application Overview for Unlicensed Operators (Cultivation Center, Internet Retailer, or Retailer) - Thursday, October 10, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. | REGISTER
- License Application Overview for Social Equity Applicants (Internet Retailer or Retailer) - TBD
- License Application Overview for Non-Social Equity Applicants (Internet Retailer or Retailer) - TBD
- Past
- MCAA General Overview - View Presentation Slides | View Recording
- License Application Overview for Social Equity Applicants (Courier, Cultivation Center, or Manufacturer) - View Presentation Slides | View Recording
- License Application Overview for Licensed Operators (Cultivation Center, Manufacturer, or Retailer) - View Presentation Slides | View Recording
- MCAA Overview for ANC Commissioners - View Presentation Slides | View Recording
- Upcoming
General
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ID Compliance
Monday, September 18, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - ABC 101 (Slidedeck available)
Community Training (Slidedeck available) - Orientation for ANC Commissioners (Recording available)
Applications and Registrations
- Clean Hands for Alcohol License Applications (Recording available)
- Steps to Getting an Alcohol License (Recording available)
Filings
- Books and Records for Hotels and Restaurants (Recording available)
- Semiannual Statements for Caterers (Recording available)
Legislation and Rulemakings
- Reopen DC Alcohol Act (Recording only)
- Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2021 Public Information Session (Recording available)
Other
- MPD Reimbursable Detail Officer (RDO) Program (Recording available)
- Material Requirements, Opportunities for Food Service Ware (Recording available)
- Common Violations and How to Avoid Them
- Rodent Abatement (Recording available)
- Reimagining Outdoor Space (Recording available)
- Fire Prevention and Winter Heating Information Session (Recording available)