The mission of the Alcoholic 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 and 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.