The Streatery Program Endorsement Extension and Medical Cannabis Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 aims to extend the Streatery Program endorsements through December 31, 2025, and clarify 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," ensuring that the program continues for an additional two years. 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 later 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 acts related to the Streatery Program, ensuring that the current amendments take precedence. The act will take effect upon approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for no longer than 90 days.