Medical Cannabis Qualifying Patient Application Approval Resolution of 2026

This bill approves a rule change that extends the validity of temporary medical cannabis patient identification cards from 30 to 90 days in Washington, DC. The resolution also removes the requirement for qualifying patients to submit a passport-style photograph when applying for their medical cannabis identification cards. These changes directly affect patients and caregivers who need access to medical cannabis while waiting for permanent registration cards to be processed by the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board. The policy aims to prevent gaps in legal access to medical cannabis products during the application review period, which has become more challenging due to a significant increase in applications.