Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA)

The mission of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) is to support the public's health, safety. and welfare through the control and regulation of the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages and medical cannabis. It is responsible for approving alcohol and medical cannabis licenses, enforcing pertinent laws, issuing regulations, and referring violations for investigation. ABCA si supervised by The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis (ABC) Board, an independent body that meets weekly to adjudicate, administer and enforce alcohol and medical cannabis laws.

Contact Information
2000 14th Street NW, Suite 400 S, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 442-4423 https://abca.dc.gov/
General Information

Specialized Industries

  • Food & Beverage Services (restaurant, bar, caterer, food truck), 
  • Cannabis (dispensaries, manufacturing and cultivation, testing, internet retailers, courier)
Business Assistance Services

Business Planning and Development

  • Alcohol Licenses
  • Medical Cannabis Business Licenses