B26-0369

Nightlife Noise Balance Amendment Act of 2025

Introduced·9/23/25
Tion Text

The Nightlife Noise Balance Amendment Act of 2025 enhances noise regulation enforcement by the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA).

The Nightlife Noise Balance Amendment Act of 2025 strengthens the enforcement of noise regulations by the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA). The bill increases the fine schedule for noise violations, with higher fines for repeat offenses within specified periods. It also allows ABCA to issue warnings instead of fines for first violations. The bill expands ABCA's authority to regulate hours of operation and consumption during the initial application and renewal processes.

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History

Jul 8

Council

Public Hearing Held

Jun 12

Council

Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register

Jun 9

Council

Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register