2 TO FILE FOR AN ABC LICENSE:
Watch the agency's video at bit.ly/abralicense to learn the
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steps in the process to obtain an ABC license.
Contact an ABRA representative to determine the type of
license needed for your operations.
Submit a completed ABC License Application along with
all of the required documents outlined in the application.
The application is available on ABRA's website.
Post at least two notice placards provided by ABRA on
the main entrance doors and in a visible location of the
establishment for a 45-day public notice period.
Await the ABC board's decision on the application.
Consult ABRA's Quick Guides at
abra.dc.gov/page/abc-quick-guides to learn more.
Applications for new licenses are subject to a 45-day public
comment period and the review and approval of the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board. A routine application, with no
protests, will take approximately 12 weeks for approval,
including the 45-day placard period and final inspections.
(202) 442-4423 · abra.dc.gov
HEALTH REGULATION AND LICENSING
ADMINISTRATION (HRLA)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Prospective businesses that have an impact on the health
and wellness of the District of Columbia residents and
businesses, are required to follow the regulations of the
Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA).
The HRLA administers the executive functions of all
health professional regulatory boards and licenses
for roughly 70,000 health professionals in DC. HRLA
investigates consumer incidents or complaints against
health professionals, and recommends enforcement, when
necessary, to bring licensees into compliance. It also develops
rules and regulations for health professional practice.
In addition, HRLA has oversight and management of all
healthcare facilities through the Office of Food, Drug,
Radiation and Community Hygiene, which includes
the Food Protection and Consumer Hygiene Division,
Pharmaceutical Control Division, Medical Marijuana
Program, Office of Animal Disease Prevention, and the
Rodent and Vector Control Division. The HRLA also
conducts investigations on behalf of DOH and Boards and
assists the health facilities.
(202) 724-4900 · bit.ly/dchealthreg · doh@dc.gov
/abc-quick-guides
/abra.dc.gov
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