The Medical Cannabis Licensing and Unlicensed Establishment Enforcement Clarification Emergency 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 establishes enforcement actions against unlicensed establishments starting April 1, 2025, regardless of pending applications.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for summary closures of establishments deemed to pose an imminent danger to public health or safety, allowing the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to take necessary enforcement actions against both licensed and unlicensed establishments. The amendments also include changes to the licensing process, such as extending the duration of conditional licenses and allowing for the summary closure of establishments without prior hearings under certain conditions. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance regulatory clarity and enforcement capabilities within the medical cannabis sector in the District of Columbia.