Bill > B26-0363

This bill makes several temporary amendments to business licensing regulations in the District of Columbia. It requires the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to provide 30-day advance notice to Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) before granting or renewing licenses for entertainment venues, and mandates that the department give "great weight" to ANC recommendations. The bill introduces a new 4-year business license option, with a fee of $198, alongside existing 6-month and 2-year license terms. It also modifies the renewal process, allowing licensees to renew expired licenses after just one month (instead of 9 months) and authorizes the Mayor to refund license fees that were erroneously paid or collected. These changes are designed to provide more flexibility for businesses and streamline the licensing process. The bill is temporary, set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and will expire 225 days after implementation, which is typical for temporary legislative amendments in the District of Columbia.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0363