The mission of the Alcoholics Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) is to support the public’s health, safety, and welfare through the control and regulation of the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages.

Summary of Services

ABRA conducts licensing, training, adjudication, community outreach, and enforcement efforts to serve licensees, law enforcement agencies, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs), civic associations, and the general community so that they understand and adhere to all District laws, regulations, and ABRA policies and procedures.

Note: In the "Tables" file (the Operating Appendices) for this agency, tables 40G-PBB and 41G were updated on September 11, 2015.