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All ABC licensees must adhere to the laws and regulations included in DC Official Code Title 25: Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration and DC Municipal Regulations Title 23: Alcoholic Beverages.
The codified code book is current as of August 2022.
Legal Opinion on Licensing Poker Operations in the District (ABC Establishments) (AL-09-591)
Overview
Alcohol manufacturers in the District of Columbia can apply to the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) for several types of permits and endorsements that allow the manufacturer to expand their operations.
Overview
Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Off-Premises Retailers, and On-Premises Retailers are required to operate free from the influence of each other. Accordingly, DC law restricts gifting, loans, and other types of transactions between licensees.
Complete and return a protest information form required for protest proceedings. The protest information form is not accepted in lieu of a protest petition.
Applications for alcoholic beverage licenses can be protested in the District of Columbia. The following chart provides a roadmap for the protest process.
Follow the instructions and complete the form below to apply to amend or terminate a settlement agreement. Applications are subject to the review and approval of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board.