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Apr 19 2021
Mayor Bowser Announces Amnesty Program for Drivers With Outstanding Tickets as Enforcement Functions Begin June 1
On June 1, enforcement begins for parking, photo enforcement, and minor moving violations, but...
Jan 21 2021
Indoor Dining May Resume January 22 at 5:00 a.m.
Effective Friday, January 22 at 5 am, alcohol establishments may resume indoor dining with capacity...
Nov 19 2020
ABRA Named Innovative Alcohol Law Enforcement Program on the Year
Yesterday, the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association (NLLEA) named the District of Columbia’s...
Oct 21 2020
Medical Cannabis Reciprocity Expanded by Five States
Today, the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board announced the extension of reciprocity to medical...
Oct 1 2020
ABC Board expands medical cannabis delivery service, reduces wait time for employees to start working
Today, the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board, in their first action as the new administrators...

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Jun 10 2021
ABRA's Last Call Newsletter May/June 2021
Check out the May/June 2021 edition of Last Call.  In this issue:  Full DC...
Feb 4 2021
ABRA's Last Call NewsletterJanuary/February 2021
Check out the January/February 2021 edition of Last Call.  In this issue:  Phase Two...
Dec 3 2020
ABRA's Last Call Newsletter November/December 2020
Check out the November/December 2020 edition of Last Call.  In this issue: ...
Oct 14 2020
ABRA's Last Call Newsletter September/October 2020
Check out the September/October 2020 edition of Last Call.  In this issue:  FY21...
Aug 5 2020
ABRA's Last Call Newsletter July/August 2020
Check out the July/August 2020 edition of Last Call.  In this issue:  Modifications...

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Sep 12 2018
ABC Board Decision on June 20, 2018 Complaint Against Trump International Hotel
Statement from Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Chairperson Donovan Anderson:
Mar 29 2016
ABC Board to Announce Decision on Georgetown Moratorium Zone March 30
WHAT/WHO: The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) will announce its decision tomorrow...
Jul 7 2014
ABC Board to Issue Decision on Adams Morgan Moratorium Zone Wednesday, July 9
WHAT/WHO: The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) will decide whether to extend, modify or not...
May 5 2014
ABC Board to Hear Public Input May 7 on Adams Morgan Moratorium Proposals
WHAT/WHO: The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 7 to...
Nov 18 2013
ABC Board to Decide Future of East Dupont Circle Moratorium Nov. 20
What/Who:  The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) will decide the future of the East Dupont...

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Nov 3 2019
Clocks Fall Back November 3, 2019
Restaurants, taverns, hotels, and other on-premises establishments will have an extra hour to...
Nov 1 2017
Extended Holiday Hours Program Update
The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) is informing licensees of eligible holidays...
Oct 13 2017
New Food Service Product Regulations
Businesses that serve food or beverages in the District could face fines next year if certain...
Aug 25 2017
Annual Payments Due for Nightclubs and Taverns October 2, 2017
Tavern and nightclub licensees that pay for licenses on an annual basis are due to make payments by...
Aug 25 2017
License Renewals Due for Class B Wholesalers and Retailers October 2, 2017
All class B licensed retailers and wholesalers in the District are due to renew alcoholic beverage...

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The Reopening DC Information Session will detail the substantive restrictions and requirements being lifted effective 5:00 a.m. on May 21, 2021 per Mayor’s Order 2021-069 and ABC Board emergency rulemaking.

Additionally, ABRA will highlight which activities, such as pub crawls and extended hours, that were temporarily suspended during the public health emergency that may resume.

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