5445.1 A settlement agreement enforceable by the Board under this chapter may, to the extent consistent with the Act, include:

1. (a) Provisions allowing or prohibiting background or recorded music or other amplified sounds, restricting the location of music and sound equipment, and the hours that recorded or background music may be provided;
2. (b) Provisions requiring specific methods to mitigate sound or noise disturbances, including, but not limited to, specific architectural features; requiring doors and windows to remain closed except in the case of ingress and egress; sound barriers and other sound proofing elements; the use of sound limiters and other equipment; and the placement of sound equipment;
3. (c) Provisions requiring cleanliness, odor, smoke, litter, and trash control on the premises and in the immediate area surrounding the premises, including, but not limited to, the frequency the immediate area is cleaned; trash removal times; efforts to limit rat and vermin infestation, the use of odor control technology, the establishment of non-smoking areas, and trash and recycling management;
4. (d) Provisions requiring specific parking arrangements;
5. (e) Provisions requiring the use of validated or valet parking so long as the required valet service is properly approved and has all licenses, permits, and other approvals required by law;
6. (f) Requirements that the applicant or existing licensee use and maintain an incident log and that the incident log be made available to ABCA and the Board, upon request;
7. (g) Provisions requiring the filing and compliance with a security plan in accordance with the Act and this title;
8. (h) Notice to cure provisions;
9. (i) Provisions restricting the indoor and outdoor hours of operation, and hours of medical cannabis sales and delivery;
10. (j) Provisions prohibiting or restricting the utilization of floors and outdoor areas, or the occupancy of all or a portion of the premises;

(k) Provisions requiring the use security cameras, minimum identification checking procedures, minimum security personnel staffing, the use of various doors as exits and entrances except in the case of an emergency, restricting the consumption of cannabis and cannabis products, and other safety and security policies and procedures unless otherwise required by law or the Board;

(l) Provisions requiring minimum training for managers and staff;

(m) Provisions requiring the posting of signage or information on the establishment's website; and

(n) Provisions that mandate that the establishment comply with existing District law and all licenses, permits, and other privileges granted by the District.

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