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ABCA's office will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen at 8:30 am on Tuesday, May 28.

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A private collector is any unlicensed individual in DC that stores bottles of alcohol in a storage facility. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) may issue a tasting permit to a private collector to conduct tastings not open to the public.

The following Quick Guide provides information on legal business operations in the District of Columbia for technology companies whose business models include promoting, marketing or facilitating the sale of alcoholic beverages over websites or smartphone applications. 

Attorney General opinion on whether DC nightclubs can use different minimum age entry requirements based on gender.

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Overview

Medical Cannabis Certification Providers are businesses approved by the ABC Board to conduct educational trainings on compliance with DC law regarding medical cannabis, medical cannabis use, security, and theft prevention.

Follow the instructions and complete the form below to apply to amend or terminate a settlement agreement. Applications are subject to the review and approval of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board.

A nightclub is required to file a security plan with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board). The Board, in its discretion, may also require a restaurant, tavern or multipurpose facility to file a security plan.

The following Quick Guide provides information for an alcohol licensed private club in the District of Columbia.

Complete the form below to apply for a trade name change to an ABC license.

Forms can be submitted by mail, email, or ABCA's self-service kiosk located in ABCA's lobby:

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