1306.1 There shall be two types of manufacturing license categories:

(a) A Type 1 manufacturing license shall authorize the production of all medical cannabis products except for those authorized by a Type 2 manufacturing license; and

(b) A Type 2 manufacturing and extraction license shall be required if the medical cannabis facility intends to manufacture medical cannabis products utilizing hazardous materials, flammable and combustible liquids, compressed gases, cryogenic fluids, or extraction equipment that requires an operational permit from the Office of the Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Division, DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (Office of the Fire Marshal). A listing of when an operational permit is required from the Office of the Fire Marshal is set forth in Sections F-107.10.1 through F-107.10.43 of the D.C. Fire Prevention Code (2008).

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 002136 (February 20, 2026).