PR 26-0109 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Unlicensed Establishment Enforcement Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This emergency resolution clarifies enforcement authority for unlicensed cannabis and Schedule I substance businesses in Washington, D.C. It removes a grace period for businesses that applied for licenses but didn't receive them by April 1, 2025, requiring immediate shutdowns of all unlicensed operations. It specifically targets businesses selling Schedule I substances (like psychedelic mushrooms) and allows property owners to be notified if vacated premises still pose public safety risks. The changes aim to strengthen enforcement against illegal operations while ensuring licensed medical cannabis businesses face consequences for illegal activities.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Council Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Signed Mar 4, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits
MODERATE
The document transitioned from a draft letter and resolution to an enrolled (final) version of the resolution. The substantive policy content remained largely the same, but the enrolled version includes minor formatting corrections and consolidates the resolution text without the accompanying cover letter. The core emergency declaration and enforcement measures are unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Removed the Mayor's cover letter and signature block that was included in the draft version.

Corrected formatting inconsistencies including page numbering, spacing, and alignment throughout the document.

Changed the resolution title from 'A PROPOSED RESOLUTION' to 'A RESOLUTION' to reflect its enrolled status.

Updated the resolution date from February 19, 2025 to March 4, 2025 to reflect the enrollment date.

Floor votes · Council Mar 4, 2025

How they voted

12–0
Passed
Total votes 12
Mar 4, 2025
D Democratic10
10 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 4, 2025
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0)
council
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Business and Economic Development
legislature
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
PR26-0109 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Phil Mendelson
Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
DC
Chairman