B26-0341

Business Licensing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

Introduced·9/16/25
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The Business Licensing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 modifies business licensing requirements in the District of Columbia.

The Business Licensing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Act of 1975 to require the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to give 30 days' notice to Advisory Neighborhood Commissions regarding the issuance or renewal of licenses for entertainment venues. The notice must include the applicant's name and a description of the location. The Department must give "great weight" to the Commission's recommendations when determining whether to grant the license.

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History

Sep 17, 2025

Council

Retained by the Council

Sep 16, 2025

Council

Introduced in Office of the Secretary

Sep 16, 2025

Council

Withdrawn