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DC B24-0118

DC B24-0118
Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Act of 2021


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Introduced
03/01/2021
In Committee
03/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/20/2022

Introduced Session

24th Council

Bill Summary

As introduced, Bill 24-118 would require a regulatory scheme to license the cultivation, production, and retail sale of cannabis in the District. It would require that 50% of tax revenues from the sale of cannabis be deposited into a Community Reinvestment Program Fund and require automatic expungement of D.C. Code cannabis-related arrests and convictions, and provide an opportunities for re-sentencing of cannabis-related convictions.

AI Summary

This bill: Establishes a comprehensive regulatory scheme to license the cultivation, production, and retail sale of cannabis in the District of Columbia. It requires that 50% of tax revenues from cannabis sales be deposited into a Community Reinvestment Program Fund, and mandates automatic expungement of D.C. cannabis-related arrests and convictions, as well as opportunities for re-sentencing of cannabis-related convictions. The bill also prohibits discrimination based on cannabis use, allows financial institutions to provide services to cannabis licensees, and enhances banking services for legal cannabis businesses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Public Hearing Held (on 11/19/2021)

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