420 with CNW — DC Legislative Committee Approves Reform Bill Eliminating Cannabis Business Licensing Caps

Oct 28, 2022

Lawmakers in Washington, DC, recently passed a medical cannabis reform bill that could bring numerous changes to the district’s cannabis policy if enacted into law. This bill removes caps on the number of medical cannabis business licenses that can be issued, creates new classes of cannabis business licenses and promotes social equity within the industry.

This bill was unanimously supported and approved in the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety. In its current state, the bill will also…

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