Overview Non-DC residents may purchase medical cannabis from any licensed Retailer in DC by registering for a temporary patient registration or using their valid patient registration from a U.S. state or territory that has been extended reciprocity. All temporary patient registrations are digital and may be used immediately upon receipt.| abca.dc.gov
Overview Since March 2024, the District Government has been coordinating joint agency inspections at businesses suspected of selling cannabis illegally. Participating agencies include ABCA, DC Health, Department of Buildings, Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, and the Metropolitan Police Department. Other agencies including the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department provide support as requested. A list of closures in available below the map.| abca.dc.gov
Thursday, April 24, 2025 Milestone closure reached as medical cannabis program sets record sales month Today, April 24, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and Metropolitan Police department closed and padlocked Orbit DC located at 1919-1921 18th Street NW marking the District Government’s 50th illegal cannabis shop closure in DC. Illegal shop closures have taken place across the city with 17 in Ward 1, 10 in Wards 2 and 6, seven in Ward 4, three in Ward 5, ...| abra
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Latest action marks fourteenth shuttered illegal cannabis shop On November 26, 2024, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement Division, accompanied by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers, implemented a Closure Order involving an illegal cannabis business: Peace in the Air at 2118 18th Street, NW, First Floor, Washington DC. The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis (ABC) Board issued the Closure Order in response to their continu...| abra
Friday, November 15, 2024 Latest action marks thirteenth shuttered illegal cannabis shop On November 14, 2024, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement Division, accompanied by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers, served Closure Orders to the owner of an illegal cannabis business: Trippy Wizard at 1755 S Street, NW, Washington DC. The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis (ABC) Board issued the Closure Order in response to their continued operation as an ...| abra
Overview Registered patients may purchase up to the amount of cannabis noted below within a rolling 30-day period from any combination of licensed retailers across the District of Columbia. Applicants are issued a temporary digital registration that may be used immediately upon submission of an online application. Apply now. Any business not listed below is not licensed in the District of Columbia to sell or deliver cannabis or cannabis products to registered patients or their caregivers for...| abra
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 On September 18, 2024, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement Division, accompanied by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers, served Closure Orders to the owners of two illegal cannabis businesses: All American Papers, at 504 H Street, NE, Washington, DC and StonerzDC at 521 H Street, NE, Washington DC. The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis (ABC) Board issued the Closure Orders to All American Papers and StonerzDC in respo...| abra
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Friday, January 19, 2024 This position closed January 29, 2024. Job Summary This position is located in the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA), Enforcement Division. ABCA is an independent District of Columbia Government agency that receives, investigates, and resolves complaints filed by the public against Alcoholic Beverage Control licensees as well as complaints received from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and other District agencies. The incumbent works as a...| abra
Monday, January 22, 2024 Check out the January/February 2024 edition of Last Call. This issue features: -New Call Center and Incident Portal -Program Spotlight: Underage Drinking Prevention -Streateries Extended -Compliance Filing Deadlines -Upcoming Extended Hour Deadlines -Neighborhood Moratorium Zones -Training and Info Sessions -Office Closure, Board Recess| abra
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Patient, Caregiver Fee Waiver Extended; VA Reciprocity The annual medical cannabis sales tax holiday will take place between Saturday, April 15-Monday, April 24, 2023. During the holiday, the six (6) percent sales tax on all medical cannabis products, excluding paraphernalia, purchased from DC’s seven licensed Retailers will not be assessed. The sales tax holiday was introduced in DC in 2022 and made an annual event by the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022, ...| abra
Friday, March 31, 2023 The Medical Cannabis Amendment Act expands access to many Medical Cannabis Law Now in Effect Expands Patient Access and Creates Business Opportunities (March 31, 2023) - A District law is now in effect that overhaul’s DC’s medical cannabis program by allowing more patients to self-certify and expanding facilities. The Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022became law on Wednesday, March 22. Nearly 29,000 DC residents and thousands of non-residents are currently patie...| abra
Monday, January 9, 2023 ABRA will start accepting applications for two (2) available medical cannabis testing laboratory registrations at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023. The last day of the open application period to file a testing laboratory registration application will be announced in a future written notice published in the DC Register. Please note that the medical cannabis testing laboratory application process is a competitive process. Applications that are submitted during the o...| abra
Thursday, October 20, 2022 Effective today, non-DC residents, including international visitors, may register for a 30-day temporary patient registration to purchase medical cannabis from a DC-licensed dispensary. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age to apply and pay a non-refundable $30 fee. Upon receipt of payment, applicants are issued a digital registration that may be immediately used at any of DC’s seven licensed dispensaries. Non-residents may also continue to purchase ...| abra
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 Eligible licensees may operate 24-hours and sell and serve alcohol between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. during the 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place November 20-December 18, 2022. To participate, licensees must register and pay a non-refundable $100 fee by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17.Registration is now closed. If approved, licensees will be issued a permit that must be posted next to their alcohol license inside the premises. Note the following: Eligi...| abra
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 (Washington, DC—September 28, 2022) Today, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) voted to select three (3) new medical cannabis facility registration applicants following an 18-month open application period. The Board adopted the recommendations of the Selection Panel comprised of District Government agencies tasked with reviewing submitted dispensary and cultivation center applications for one (1) available dispensary registration in either Ward 3...| abra
Monday, September 12, 2022 A look at the stories in the September/October issue: Reopen Washington DC Alcohol Act Extended Holiday Hours | Indigenous Peoples' Day and Daylight Saving Time Reimbursable Detail Subsidy Program Key Dates and Deadlines Trainings and Presentations Resource Spotlight | Current License Holder Roster Legislation and Rulemaking | Codified Laws Update, Reimbursable Detail Subsidy Program, and Glover Park Moratorium Zone Office Closure and ABC Board Recess| abra
Friday, September 16, 2022 The ABRA IT Specialist (Network Services/Data Management) (Job 18884) has been advertised on the District's Department of Human Resources (DCHR) website. The Grade 13 position has a salary range of $98,176 - $126,528 and is open to the public. The application submission deadline is September 30, 2022. --- Job Summary This position located in the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA), Office of Internal Affairs. ABRA was established under Title 25,...| abra
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 This position closed April 13. --- The ABCA Legal Administrative Specialist (Job 21505) has been advertised on the District's Department of Human Resources (DCHR) website. The Grade 09 position has salary range of $58,591 - $75,436 and is open to the public. The application submission deadline is April 13, 2023. Job Summary This position is located in the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA), Adjudication Division. ABCA was established under Title...| abra
A look at the stories in the June/July 2022 issue: Legislation Spotlight | Reopen Washington DC Alcohol Act Rulemaking | Glover Park Moratorium Zone Extended Holiday Hours | Juneteenth and Independence Day Summer Readiness | Endorsements and Permits Key Dates and Deadlines Trainings and Presentations Program Spotlight | Underage Drinking Prevention Office Closures| abca.dc.gov
On March 27, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement Division, accompanied by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers, implemented Closure Orders to the owners of District Smoke and Cigar Lounge located at 3236 Prospect Street NW, Washington DC.| abca.dc.gov
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On March 20, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement Division, accompanied by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers, implemented Closure Orders to the owners of Kaliiva located at 1731 Columbia Road NW, Washington DC.| abca.dc.gov