The D.C. Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board (ABCB) is proposing new rules that would finally clarify what medical cannabis retailers can sell alongside cannabis—and what’s off-limits.
Under the rulemaking notice adopted Oct. 22, the Board aims to address a long-standing gray area in city regulations that has left dispensaries unsure whether they can sell non-cannabis goods like clothing, drinks, or food. The absence of clear rules, officials say, has created confusion and potential compliance risks for retailers.
The new proposal spells out clear boundaries: no alcohol, no tobacco, no nicotine, and no non-cannabis vape products. The Board said selling or allowing those products could attract minors and create “nightlife activity” inconsistent with the medical cannabis program’s intent…