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B 26-0259

Medical Cannabis Retailer Craft Preparation Endorsement Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

D.C. bill allows medical cannabis retailers to prepare certain products on-site via new craft endorsement, potentially expanding patient access while raising safety and market competition concerns.

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Bill Summary · B 26-0259

Legislative bill overview

Bill B 26-0259 establishes a new "craft preparation endorsement" for medical cannabis retailers in Washington D.C., allowing them to prepare certain cannabis products on-site rather than only selling pre-manufactured items. The bill creates licensing requirements and regulations for retailers seeking this endorsement to produce items like edibles, topicals, and other preparations under specific conditions.

Why is this important

This expansion could improve patient access by enabling smaller retailers to offer customized or locally-prepared cannabis products, potentially reducing costs and supply chain delays. It also represents a significant regulatory shift that affects how the D.C. medical cannabis market operates and may influence similar policies in other jurisdictions.

Potential points of contention

  • Product safety and testing standards: Concerns about whether on-site preparation facilities can meet the same safety, contamination, and potency testing standards as licensed manufacturers, potentially creating inconsistent product quality
  • Market competition impacts: Existing licensed cannabis manufacturers may argue that allowing retailers to also produce products unfairly undercuts their business model and market share
  • Regulatory enforcement challenges: Questions about whether D.C. regulators have adequate resources to inspect and oversee craft preparation operations at numerous retail locations versus centralized manufacturing facilities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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