ABRA 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.
General
- Medical Cannabis Training and Info Sessions
- MCAA General Overview - Monday, April 24 | 10:00 a.m.
- License Application Overview for Social Equity Applicants (Courier, Cultivation Center, or Manufacturer) - Tuesday, April 25 | 10:00 a.m.
- License Application Overview for Licensed Operators (Cultivation Center, Manufacturer or Retailer) - Tuesday, April 25 | 3:00 p.m.
- MCAA Overview for ANC Commissioners - Thursday, April 27 | 10:00 a.m.
- License Application Overview for Non-Social Equity Applicants (Courier, Cultivation Center, or Manufacturer) - August TBD
- License Application Overview for Unlicensed Operators (Cultivation Center, Internet Retailer, or Retailer) - Thursday, October 10 | 10:00 a.m.
- License Application Overview for Social Equity Applicants (Internet Retailer or Retailer) - Thursday, February 22 | 10:00 a.m.
- License Application Overview for Non-Social Equity Applicants (Internet Retailer or Retailer) - Tuesday, June 4 | 10:00 a.m.
- ABC 101
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | 6:30 p.m.
- ID Compliance
Monday, September 18, 2023
- Community Training (Slidedeck available)
- Orientation for ANC Commissioners (Recording available)
Applications and Registrations
- Clean Hands for Alcohol License Applications (Recording available)
- Intro to DC Cannabis Laws, Medical Cannabis Opportunities
- 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)