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PR 26-0230

Director of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration Frederick P. Moosally Confirmation Resolution of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

DC City Council confirms Frederick P. Moosally as Director of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration, overseeing regulation of alcohol and cannabis industries.

Resolution R26-0220, Effective from Oct 21, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 011970
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0230

Legislative bill overview

This resolution confirms Frederick P. Moosally as Director of the District of Columbia's Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA). The ABCA oversees licensing, regulation, and enforcement for both alcohol and cannabis businesses in DC. This confirmation was approved by the City Council on October 21, 2025, and became effective on October 21, 2025.

Why is this important

The ABCA Director is responsible for implementing DC's alcohol and cannabis regulatory frameworks, which directly affect business operations, public health, consumer safety, and tax revenue. This appointment determines the agency's regulatory approach and enforcement priorities for industries worth hundreds of millions in annual economic activity across the district.

Potential points of contention

  • Cannabis regulation stance: The Director's approach to cannabis licensing, enforcement, and equity provisions could favor or disadvantage specific business models or social equity applicants
  • Alcohol licensing standards: Decisions on bar, restaurant, and retail alcohol licenses affect neighborhood safety, entertainment culture, and small business viability
  • Enforcement priorities: Whether the ABCA prioritizes industry compliance assistance versus aggressive violation enforcement impacts business relationships and community concerns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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