D.C. Mayor Bowser Approves Changes To Medical Marijuana Program: Licenses, Tax Relief, Self-Certification

In MEDICAL MARIJUANA
February 1, 2023
Jason Laine
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Legislation B24-0013: The Medical Cannabis Amendment Act proposes significant changes to the medical marijuana program in the District. First of all, some provisions increase the number of licensed dispensaries allowed to operate in the District and provide tax relief to operators. The legislation also proposes that individuals “self-certify” for medical marijuana to be codified into law, writes NORML. Furthermore, the legislation,

Legislation B24-0013: The Medical Cannabis Amendment Act proposes significant changes to the medical marijuana program in the District. First of all, some provisions increase the number of licensed dispensaries allowed to operate in the District and provide tax relief to operators. The legislation also proposes that individuals “self-certify” for medical marijuana to be codified into law, writes NORML.

Furthermore, the legislation, which still awaits Congressional review before taking effect, proposes the creation of new marijuana business categories, like on-site tasting/consumption lounges.

Recent Cannabis Developments In The District

The news comes on the heels of Phil Mendelson (D), chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, introducing a bill that would legalize and regulate the sales of recreational cannabis in the District.