The Streatery Program Endorsement Extension and Medical Cannabis Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 amends section 25-113 of the District of Columbia Official Code to extend the Streatery Program endorsements through December 31, 2025. The bill specifies that the endorsement deadlines for certain classes of licensees will be adjusted, with fees for 2025 due by April 1, 2025, except for specific license classes that will have a deadline of September 30, 2025. Additionally, the bill repeals the Streatery Program Endorsement Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2024.
Furthermore, the bill clarifies regulations regarding the location of medical cannabis retailers. It amends section 7(q)(1) of the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1999, allowing certain license holders or applicants who applied before a specified date to locate closer to schools and recreation centers than previously permitted. Specifically, it changes the distance requirement from 400 feet to 300 feet under certain conditions, thereby providing more flexibility for cannabis retailers in relation to zoning laws.