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PR 26-0318
Overview: PR 26-0318, "Medical Cannabis Modernization Rulemaking Approval Resolution of 2025", is a resolution that has been referred to the Committee on Business and Economic Deve
Overview: PR 26-0318, "Medical Cannabis Modernization Rulemaking Approval Resolution of 2025", is a resolution that has been referred to the Committee on Business and Economic Development with comments from the Committee of the Whole.
Purpose and Intent: The resolution aims to approve the rulemaking process for the modernization of the District's medical cannabis program, which includes updates to regulations, licensing, and patient access.
Key Provisions:
- Authorizes the Department of Health to engage in rulemaking to update the medical cannabis program.
- Requires the Department to consider stakeholder input and ensure patient access to medical cannabis.
- Directs the Department to review and update regulations related to licensing, product safety, and patient protections.
Affected Parties and Impacts: The resolution affects the District's medical cannabis industry, including licensed cultivators, manufacturers, and dispensaries, as well as patients who rely on medical cannabis. The modernization of the program is expected to improve patient access and ensure the safety and quality of medical cannabis products.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The resolution was introduced on September 24, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee on Business and Economic Development for further consideration.
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