DC Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Administration

09/10/2026

Learn how to spot a fake ID by registering for our virtual (and free) training.

https://abca.dc.gov/page/id-compliance-training

09/07/2026

ABCA's office is closed in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen at 8:30 tomorrow.

09/04/2026

Registered venues in DC can offer extended service hours this weekend. Here's the list:
https://tinyurl.com/23fw9b6v

09/01/2026

Important dates for ABCA alcohol licensees:

08/31/2026

Mayor Signs Medical Cannabis Licensing and Unlicensed Establishment Enforcement Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

On July 30, 2026, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the

08/25/2026

ABCA’s new online portal MyABCA.DC.gov is up and running! The new system streamlines the registration/renewal process.

Learn more about the portal and create your account to renew or register as a patient. https://myabca.dc.gov/

08/20/2026

Training videos on ABCA's new medical cannabis customer portal are available for DC resident and non-resident patients, licensed retailers and healthcare practitioners.

Previous Training There are no medical cannabis trainings scheduled at this time

08/18/2026

ABCA has launched the first phase of its new online portal, MyABCA.DC.gov, to streamline medical cannabis patient and caregiver registrations. Visit https://myabca.dc.gov to access the new portal.

08/10/2026

Important alcohol licensing dates worth tracking:

08/03/2026

DC alcohol license holders for August 2026:

The attached list details alcohol licensed businesses in the District of Columbia.