Alcohol and Cannabis Licensing (ACL)

The Committee may advise the Commission on issues relating to the DC Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Administration (ABCA), including:

• Tracking and soliciting community feedback regarding new licenses, license changes, and license renewals within ANC 5B or close enough to ANC 5B where the Commission has party status

• Tracking complaints and violations of establishments within ANC 5B or close enough to ANC 5B where the Commission would have party status

• Working with Commissioners to negotiate and maintain settlement agreements on behalf of the Commission with ABCA-licensed establishments

• Assisting Commissioners and community members on ABCA-related issues; and as designated, representing ANC 5B in ABCA proceedings.

Committees consider matters on behalf of the Commission in order to make recommendations for action by the Commission.  They are designed to allow for extended dialogue about proposed projects and issues.  Commissioners and community members are encouraged to participate in these meetings. 

All Committee Meetings are publicly announced at least 7 days in advance and open to the public.

Meeting dates and location/connection information are posted under the Meetings Page.

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