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 and medical cannabis.

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. ABRA also registers qualifying patients who have the right to obtain and use cannabis for medical purposes when his or her primary physician has provided a written recommendation.