The Streatery Program Endorsement Extension and Medical Cannabis Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 aims to extend the Streatery Program endorsements through December 31, 2025, while also clarifying endorsement deadlines for specific classes of licensees. The bill amends section 25-113 of the District of Columbia Official Code by replacing the years 2022 and 2023 with 2022, 2023, 2024, and through December 31, 2025. Additionally, it specifies that the fee for 2025 is due by April 1, 2025, for most licensees, while certain on-premises retailers and manufacturers have a deadline of September 30, 2025.
Furthermore, the bill makes clarifying amendments to the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1999. It adjusts the distance restrictions for retailers and internet retailers from schools and recreation centers, allowing those who applied for licenses before a specified date to locate within 300 feet instead of the standard 400 feet. The bill also repeals sections of previous temporary amendments related to the Streatery Program, ensuring that the new provisions are in effect. The act will take effect following approval by the Mayor and a 30-day congressional review period, expiring after 225 days.