Archived Coronavirus Content
- Montgomery County Public Health Emergency Grant (PHEG) Program - April 15, 2020
- Increasing Safety Protocols - Visual Resources to Share with On-Premise Employees - March 31, 2020
- SBA, EIDL and CARES Act Clarifications - March 31, 2020
- FAQ's: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) - March 31, 2020
- Governor Hogan issues "Stay-At-Home" Directive - March 30, 2020
- Operator & Employee Relief - March 30, 2020
- Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act - March 27, 2020
- Restaurant Industry Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions
- Free ServSafe Food Handler, COVID-19 Take Out and COVID-19 Delivery Courses
- Reminder: With the regional Alcohol Beverage Control agencies allowing pick-up/delivery of adult beverages in the DMV, this is a reminder that licencee's still need to comply with responsible service regulations - such as asking for IDs, not delivering to someone clearly intoxicated, etc. Also make sure that your Liquor Liability insurance is up to date. (MALA)
Continued Declaration of a Local State of Emergency for Prince George's Co. - May 14, 2020
Montgomery Co. COVID-19 Stay at Home Order in Effect Until Local Conditions Improve - May 14, 2020
Maryland Executive Order - June 10, 2020
Maryland ReOpening Order - May 13, 2020
Maryland ReOpening Guidelines - May 13, 2020
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Montgomery County Emergency Relief Package - April 1, 2020
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Montgomery County Small Business Emergency Relief Grant - March 23, 2020
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Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Programs for Businesses - March 23, 2020
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Montgomery County Alcoholic Beverage Services Update - March 18, 2020
- Increasing Safety Protocols - Visual Resources to Share with On-Premise Employees - March 31, 2020
- SBA, EIDL and CARES Act Clarifications - March 31, 2020
- FAQ's: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) - March 31, 2020
- Governor Northam issues Stay-At-Home order - March 30, 2020
- Operator & Employee Relief - March 30, 2020
- Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act - March 27, 2020
- Restaurant Industry Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions
- Free ServSafe Food Handler, COVID-19 Take Out and COVID-19 Delivery Courses
- Reminder: With the regional Alcohol Beverage Control agencies allowing pick-up/delivery of adult beverages in the DMV, this is a reminder that licencee's still need to comply with responsible service regulations - such as asking for IDs, not delivering to someone clearly intoxicated, etc. Also make sure that your Liquor Liability insurance is up to date. (VA ABC)
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Relief: Arlington Small Business Emergency GRANT - April 30, 2020
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Relief: Fairfax County - April 15, 2020
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Fairfax County Survey for Businesses Affected by Coronavirus - April 3, 2020
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Fairfax County Support - April 1, 2020
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Restaurants Must End Dine-In Service - March 23, 2020
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Sales & Use Tax Deadline - March 20, 2020
DC Legislative Updates
The DC Council passed emergency legislation recently that extended a few pandemic protections, specifically around the eviction moratorium and rent increases, debt protections, and utilities. Click here to read in more detail. For operators utilizing 3rd party delivery services, the Council’s Eviction and Utility Moratorium Phasing Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2021 included an extension of the 15% delivery cap. Apps can still collect no more than 15 percent commissions on delivery orders and no more than 5 percent commissions on pick-up orders through November 5, 2021.
The DC ABC Board voted unanimously to end the requirement that bars, restaurants, and nightclubs must provide a reservation system and collect contract tracing information. This is currently effective as of Friday, June 11 as all remaining capacity and service limits end for nightclubs, sporting venues, and large entertainment venues. Businesses can choose to maintain their reservation-only systems or continue to collect patrons’ information for contact tracing purposes, but will no longer be required to do so under DC’s emergency order.
The Council extended the authority of the Mayor to extend the Public Health Emergency to July 25, at the latest. The Mayor has indicated that she will in fact extend it to accommodate administrative needs and the ability to receive and utilize Federal relief funds. She has not yet said if she will extend it all the way to July 25th, however.
In DC, ABRA announced that the agency decided to extend the payment deadlines for select alcohol licensees financially impacted by the restrictions implemented to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Second annual license fee payments for Retailer CN licenses, for licensure period October 1, 2019-September 30, 2022, are modified. Now, both the second and third annual fee payments are due on 9/30/21. The original deadline for the second payment was 9/30/20. The deadline for the third payment remains unchanged.
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Third and final license fee payments for the licensure period April 1, 2019-March 31, 2022 now have an official modified payment deadline of 9/30/21. The original deadline was 3/30/21. This applies to the following licenses: Retailer CR/DR, Retailer CH/DH, Multipurpose facility CX/DX, Common Carrier CX/DX, Retailer, Arena CX, Club CX/DX, Caterer.
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The deadline for registered on-premises alcohol licensees to obtain an alcohol carry-out and delivery endorsement is now 9/30/21. Additionally, any alcohol establishment that has been approved for a Games of Skill Endorsement by the ABC Board must also secure a Game of Skill Retailer License from the Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) to be able to continue operating the machines on-premises. The deadline to submit an application to OLG (not secure a license) is 6/30/21.
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A comprehensive fee and renewal schedule—inclusive of endorsements and permits—is available on ABRA’s website.
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New statements will be mailed to licensees with outstanding balances in mid-to-late July 2021. Previously received invoices may be discarded.
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If you have questions regarding payment or renewal deadlines, please email the Licensing Division at abc@dc.gov. In the subject line, include the subject of your inquiry, trade name, and alcohol license number. Inquiries will be responded to Monday-Friday, between 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Questions about modifications may be directed to ABRA’s Licensing Division at abc@dc.gov. Inquiries are responded to Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4pm
Updated Washington, D.C. Guidance as of March 3rd, 2021
- Recap of DC DOES Webinar: Unemployment Insurance, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and Wage/Hour issues - April 8, 2020
- SBA, EIDL and CARES Act Clarifications - March 31, 2020
- FAQ's: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) - March 31, 2020
- DC Regional Real-Time Update - March 30, 2020
- Operator & Employee Relief - March 30, 2020
- National Relief Recap - March 27, 2020
- Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act - March 27, 2020
- Restaurant Industry Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions
- Free ServSafe Food Handler, COVID-19 Take Out and COVID-19 Delivery Courses
- Reminder: With the regional Alcohol Beverage Control agencies allowing pick-up/delivery of adult beverages in the DMV, this is a reminder that licencee's still need to comply with responsible service regulations - such as asking for IDs, not delivering to someone clearly intoxicated, etc. Also make sure that your Liquor Liability insurance is up to date. (ABRA)
Funding, Loans & Grants
- DC Small Business Recovery Microgrant Program Update - March 25, 2020
- DC Small Business Recovery Microgrant Program Application open March 24, 2020 at 2pm; deadline to apply is 3/31/2020
- Small Business Recovery MicroGrants - March 21, 2020
Business Operations
- Emergency Rulemaking Extends Carry-out & Delivery Privileges ABC-licensed Hotels, Multipurpose facilities, Private Clubs, & Food Retailers - March 26, 2020
- DCRA Online Services including licensing, permits and corporate filings
- Essential Critical Infrastructure Worker Letter
- Mayor Bowser Orders Closure of Non-essential Businesses - March 24, 2020
- Mayor Bowser and Chief Financial Officer DeWitt Announce 2019 Tax Filings and Payment Deadline Extended to July 15, 2020 - March 23, 2020
- Mayor Bowser Extends Modified District Operating Status And Prohibition On Mass Gatherings During Public Health Emergency - March 20, 2020
- On-premises Alcohol Sales & Consumption Suspended - March 19, 2020
- DC Bans On Premise Dining Starting 3/16 @10pm - March 16, 2020
- Mayor's Order 2021-004 - January 11, 2021
- Mayor Bowser to the Small Business Community on Stimulus Funding - January 4, 2020
- Mayor's Order 2020-126 - December 16, 2020
- DC RESILIENCY Grant Application - October 6, 2020
- Mayor Bowser Announces Phase Two Live Entertainment Pilot - September 25, 2020
- Mayor’s Order 2020-081: Requirement to Self-Quarantine After Non-Essential Travel During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency - July 24, 2020
- Mayor’s Order 2020-080: Wearing of Masks in the District of Columbia To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 - July 22, 2020
- Mayor’s Order 2020-079: Extensions of Public Emergency and Public Health Emergency and Delegations of Authority Authorized During COVID-19 - July 22, 2020
- Bill 23-965: Displaced Workers Right to Reinstatement and Retention Amendment Act of 2020 - December 15, 2020
- COVID-19 Safe Operating Guidance - October 21, 2020
- Phase Two Guidance Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19): Guidance for Restaurants - August 20, 2020
- ABRA Emergency Rulemaking Providing Additional Relief for Restaurants - August 10, 2020
- ABRA Phase II Guidance - June 22, 2020
- ABC-Licensed Beer, Wine and Spirits Carry-Out and Delivery FAQ
- DC Council Passes Additional Relief for Restaurants - May 5, 2020
- DC Emergency Legislation Passed -- Recap - April 7, 2020
- DC Updates - Small Retailer Tax Credit, Commerical Landlord Mortage Relief, & More - April 3, 2020
- ABRA Renewal Deadlines Extended - April 1, 2020
- Increasing Safety Protocols - Visual Resources to Share with On-Premise Employees - March 31, 2020
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COVID-19 Response Emergency Legislation Recap - March 21, 2020
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COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (Full legislation text) - March 17, 2020