Medical Cannabis Retailer Craft Preparation Endorsement Amendment Act of 2025

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

Would have created a craft-preparation endorsement for DC medical cannabis retailers; withdrawn, so no change to licensing or product rules this session.

Withdrawn

Summary: B 26-0279 — Medical Cannabis Retailer Craft Preparation Endorsement Amendment Act of 2025 (Withdrawn)

Overview

B 26-0279 was a proposed District of Columbia bill titled the Medical Cannabis Retailer Craft Preparation Endorsement Amendment Act of 2025. The bill’s status is listed as Withdrawn, meaning it did not advance to enactment. It was introduced on April 29, 2025, and underwent standard committee and notice procedures before being withdrawn.

Purpose and Intent (as inferred from the title)

Based on the title, the bill aimed to modify or establish an endorsement related to “craft preparation” at medical cannabis retailers. While the exact language and provisions are not provided here, the act would have likely addressed the authorization, conditions, or scope under which medical cannabis retailers may engage in craft preparation—such as preparing specialty or artisanal cannabis products within licensed retail operations.

Key Provisions (notes on available information)

The full text and specific provisions are not included in the provided materials.

Inferred focus: changes to endorsement requirements for craft preparation by medical cannabis retailers. Possible areas of impact could include:

Eligibility criteria for obtaining or maintaining a craft preparation endorsement
Registration, credentials, or training requirements
Standards for product safety, labeling, and quality control
Fees, renewals, and enforcement mechanisms
Interaction with existing medical cannabis licensing and regulation

Because the actual bill language is not provided, concrete details on duties, limitations, or penalties cannot be specified.

Affected Parties

Medical cannabis retailers operating in the District of Columbia

Applicants seeking a craft preparation endorsement

Regulators overseeing medical cannabis licensing and product preparation (e.g., the Council, relevant regulatory agencies)

Consumers who purchase or are exposed to craft-prepared medical cannabis products (potentially affected by any changes in product oversight)

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: April 29, 2025 (by Chairman Mendelson)

Referred to Committee: June 3, 2025 (Committee on Business and Economic Development)

Notice of Intent to Act Published: June 6, 2025 (District of Columbia Register)

Withdrawn: July 11, 2025

Status: Withdrawn; no legislative action to enactment occurred, so current law remains unchanged by this bill.

Implications and Next Steps

With withdrawal, the proposals in B 26-0279 did not become law for the 2025 session, and there is no immediate regulatory change.

Stakeholders may monitor for potential reintroduction in future sessions or alternative amendments addressing craft preparation endorsements.

Interested parties can follow committee actions or submit feedback if the topic is revived in legislation.

If you have access to the bill’s text or committee reports, I can provide a more precise, provision-by-provision summary.