The Medical Cannabis Licensing and Unlicensed Establishment Enforcement Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2026 aims to amend the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1999. Key changes include expanding the definition of an "unlicensed establishment" to encompass those selling Schedule I substances, extending the expiration dates of conditional licenses for various medical cannabis-related businesses by an additional year, and allowing conditional license applicants to submit a zoning certificate instead of a certificate of occupancy. The bill also clarifies distance requirements between cannabis retailers and schools or recreation centers, and it establishes enforcement actions against unlicensed establishments starting April 1, 2025, regardless of pending applications.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for summary closures of unlicensed establishments that pose an imminent danger to public health and safety, and it allows the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department to take enforcement actions against licensed establishments engaging in unlawful activities. The amendments also include changes to the licensing process, such as extending the duration of conditional licenses and modifying the requirements for distance from schools. The act is set to take effect following mayoral approval and a congressional review period, with a sunset provision that will expire 225 days after enactment.