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Licensee Orientation Training on October 18

Attend ABRA's free Licensee Orientation Training on October 18, 2018. Learn more.

Steps to Getting an ABC License

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Clocks Fall Back Nov. 4

Find out what Daylight Saving Time means for on-premises licensees. Learn more.

Pub Crawl Renewals Due Dec. 31

All Pub Crawl Licensee's should renew their license by Dec. 31 for the 2019 calendar year.

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Learn About ABC Laws and Regulations

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Upcoming Events

Oct 19 2018 - 10:00

ABC Board Schedule - October 19, 2018

Oct 24 2018 (All day)

ABC Board Schedule - October 24, 2018

Latest

May 23 2018

New Law Allows Eligible Licensees to Apply for Extended Hours for the 2018 All-Star Game and World Cup

On May 21, 2018 Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the 2018 All-Star Game and World Cup Emergency Amendment...

Feb 15 2018

Ward 4 Grocery Store Bill in Effect Today

(Washington, DC) – New or renovated full-service grocery stores can now apply to sell beer and wine...

Apr 7 2017

New District Alcohol Law in Effect Today

(Washington, DC) – A new alcohol law is in effect beginning today that creates new ways of doing...

Jan 13 2017

108 ABC Establishments Registered to Stay Open Later During Inaugural Week

This is the third inauguration that establishments have been permitted to extend hours.

Mar 30 2016

ABC Board Eliminates Georgetown Moratorium Zone

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) announced this morning that it will...

Aug 24 2018

ABRA's Last Call Newsletter August/September 2018

Check out the August/September 2018 edition of Last Call. In this issue:

Jun 6 2018

ABRA's Last Call Newsletter June/July 2018

Check out the June/July 2018 edition of Last Call. In this issue:

May 4 2018

ABRA's Last Call Newsletter March/May 2018

Check out the March/May 2018 edition of Last Call. In this issue: DC Council Approves Extened...

Feb 20 2018

ABRA Last Call Newsletter January/February 2018

Check out the January/February 2018 edition of Last Call. In this issue:

Nov 21 2017

ABRA Last Call Newsletter November/December 2017

Check out the November/December 2017 edition of Last Call. In this issue: New Alcohol Laws...

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...

Nov 1 2017

Extended Holiday Hours Program Update

The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) is informing licensees of eligible holidays...

Oct 13 2017

Clocks Fall Back November 4, 2017

Restaurants, taverns, hotels, and other on-premises establishments will have an extra hour to...

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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