The resolution declares an emergency regarding the need to amend the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1999. It aims to clarify the definition of unlicensed establishments and ensure that all such establishments are subject to enforcement actions starting April 1, 2025. The resolution specifies that the current statutory compliance exemption does not apply to unlicensed establishments selling Schedule I substances, and it outlines the conditions under which the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board (ABC Board) can issue a notice of summary closure to licensed medical cannabis establishments.

The resolution highlights that as of February 19, 2025, 31 unlicensed cannabis establishments have already been closed by the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). It emphasizes the need for additional enforcement measures to address unlicensed operations and promote public health and safety. The legislation allows for the summary closure of unlicensed businesses that continue to sell illegal Schedule I substances and provides the ABC Board with the authority to close licensed establishments that pose an imminent danger to public health and safety. The resolution is set to take effect immediately following its adoption.