Mission & Goals The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) issues alcoholic beverage licenses to qualified applicants, educates establishments in the prevention of the sale of alcoholic beverages to underage individuals, provides training to the licensed establishments regarding the rules that govern them, and educates the community on the complaint and protest mechanisms for the District of Columbia. In addition, ABRA investigates alleged violations, adjudicates contested cases, and enforces Title 25 of the official DC Code and Title 23 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR). Strategic Goals Combat underage drinking by partnering with other agencies, including the Metropolitan Police Department, the office Corporation Counsel, and the National Capital Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking, and by forming the Taskforce to Prevent Underage Drinking. Ensure compliance Title 25 of the official DC Code and Title 23of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR). Improve one-stop business service to customers seeking licenses by partnering with other agencies. Improve the process for issuing licenses. Improve adjudicatory support processes, which implement ABC Board decisions.