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Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration
 

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Overview

Medical Cannabis Certification Providers are businesses approved by the ABC Board to conduct educational trainings on compliance with DC law regarding medical cannabis, medical cannabis use, security, and theft prevention.

Overview

To change the hours of an alcohol beverage license

To Apply

Applications can be submitted by mail, email, or at ABCA's office.

Wards 2 and 6 Exception to Single Sales Ban Application

Applications can be submitted by mail, email, or ABCA's self-service kiosk located in ABCA's office:

  • 899 North Capitol Street NE, Suite 4200-B (Alcohol Division)
    Washington, DC 20002.

Solicitor’s License Application

Contact: [email protected]

Overview

Individuals who want to temporarily sell and serve alcoholic beverages at an event such as a wedding, banquet, picnic, bazaar, fair, or fundraiser in the District would need to obtain a temporary license from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) to do so…

*Notarization is not currently required. Applications will be processed multiple times a week. Temporary licenses will be emailed and full licenses will be mailed to the applicant's address. 

Overview

A one-day substantial change application can be filed with ABCA by a restaurant, tavern, hotel, nightclub, multipurpose facility, or manufacturer holding an on-site sales and consumption permit to apply for permission to have entertainment, extend operating hours, charge a…

Overview

An alcoholic beverage license that is temporarily discontinued for any reason must be surrendered to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) for safekeeping.

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