On June 28, 2022, the D.C. Council passed piece of temporary emergency legislation that allows D.C. residents age 21 and older to “self-certify” that they are using cannabis for medical purposes. An important note here — as an emergency measure the bill did not require a second vote by the Council or approval from Congress and will expire in September 90 days after taking effect. Everyone who self-certifies will be automatically registered as a medical cannabis patient and processing fees are waived until August. D.C. residents interested in becoming a medical cannabis patients can “self-certify” using ABRA’s online registration portal and select “Self-Certification” under “Certification Type” and should receive a registration card in the mail within 7 days.
All hail the Chief?
After 26 years with the MPD, Chief Cathy Lanier will retire from the force in September and assume her new role as the head of
August 19, 2016
