5449.1 An unlicensed establishment described in Section 7a of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 7-1671.06a) applying for a cultivation center, internet retailer, or retailer license shall provide the information required by Section 7a of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 7-1671.06a) in order to be eligible to file a license application for a cultivation center, internet retailer, or retailer license.

5449.2 In order to satisfy Section 7a(a)(2)(B) of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 7-1671.06a(a)(2)(B)), an applicant for an unlicensed establishment applying for a cultivation center shall provide an architectural map of the facility indicating where medical cannabis will be grown, processed, and packaged and attest that the proposed facility will have sufficient power and heating and ventilation systems to support medical cannabis growing activity.

5449.3 Once an unlicensed establishment files an application, no amendment to the selected location for the license may be accepted until the license is issued.

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