The D.C. Council introduced a bill refining the medical cannabis regime by clarifying retail distance requirements near child-development facilities, broadening protest rights for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and eligible parties, and aligning licensing criteria with enforcement considerations. A firm is prepared to advise operators, property owners, and community stakeholders on compliance obligations and strategic impacts related to these regulatory adjustments.

D.C. bill to clarify buffer zones between cannabis shops and early-childhood centers

Dec 9, 2025

Editorial Staff

Outlaw Report

The D.C. Council has introduced a bill that would implement several notable
refinements to the District’s medical cannabis regime. The proposed
amendments clarify distance requirements for proposed retail locations near
child-development facilities, broaden the scope of protest rights available
to Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and eligible parties, and align
licensing criteria with practical enforcement considerations identified by
the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration. As the District
continues to adjust its regulatory framework, our firm is prepared to
advise operators, property owners, and community stakeholders on compliance
obligations and strategic impacts.

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