Medical Cannabis Licensing and Unlicensed Establishment Enforcement Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

This temporary bill updates the rules for medical cannabis in Washington, D.C., by extending the validity of existing conditional licenses for one year and clarifying how unlicensed businesses are defined and enforced. It specifically expands the definition of unlicensed establishments to include any business selling Schedule I substances, such as heroin or LSD, and sets a clear start date of April 1, 2025, for enforcement actions against these unlicensed operations. The legislation also adjusts licensing requirements by allowing applicants to use zoning certificates instead of occupancy certificates, modifies distance rules for new shops near schools and parks, and permits summary closures to continue as long as an immediate public danger exists. Additionally, it grants enforcement authorities the power to take action against licensed businesses if they engage in specific unlawful activities.