Medical Cannabis Clarification and Program Enforcement Emergency Amendment Act of 2024

This bill clarifies and updates the District of Columbia's medical cannabis program by defining new terms, adjusting fine collection rules, and expanding patient access. It specifies that the first $100,000 in fines levied against unlicensed cannabis businesses must go to a litigation support fund and reclassifies unpaid cannabis fines as delinquent debt if they remain outstanding for more than 30 days. The legislation also broadens the definition of eligible patients to include non-residents with valid registration cards and adds new definitions for locations like daycare centers and recreation centers where cannabis facilities may operate. Additionally, it clarifies the rules for protests and enforcement procedures against establishments that do not hold a proper license.