DC Authorities Shut Down Unlicensed Pot Shop, Seize Large Quantity of Illegal Cannabis Products
In a joint operation, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) shut down an unlicensed cannabis business in Northwest DC, citing public health and safety concerns. All the Buzz DC, located on Georgia Avenue NW, was ordered to close after it was found to be operating without a license.
During the raid, investigators seized a significant amount of illegal cannabis products, including over 26 pounds of marijuana, 35 pounds of THC-laced edibles, and other illegal products. The property owners may face fines of up to $10,000 and must submit a remediation plan to regain access to the property.
This is the 17th illegal cannabis business to be shut down since the Medical Cannabis Conditional License and Unlicensed Establishment Closure Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 took effect in July. The law grants ABCA enhanced authority to enforce compliance with cannabis licensing regulations.
Since the law’s enactment, ABCA has issued 41 cease-and-desist orders and 97 warning letters to unlicensed cannabis businesses that failed to apply for medical cannabis licenses during the open application period. The property owners of All the Buzz DC have the right to request a hearing before the ABC Board to appeal the closure.
