Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) last week introduced one bill this would allow local breweries to partner with licensed medical cannabis producers to produce cannabis-infused beverages.

“This is an opportunity to support two local industries and keep business in DC. We have fantastic local producers and distillers in our city, we have a strong medical cannabis market, and this is a new opportunity for these two markets to collaborate and create a safe, smoke-free alternative for patients in DC.” – Bowser in one press release

The proposal would also allow a license approval for breweries and distilleries to produce cannabis-infused products, and an approval for medical cannabis producers to import non-intoxicating cannabinoids for use in production.

Under the plan, all products would undergo mandatory tests and be alcohol-free. The products will only be sold in licensed dispensaries and will only be available to registered medical cannabis patients.

In a statement, Fred Moosally, director of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration, said the proposal “makes sense.”

“Providing a legal path for our local breweries and distilleries to use their beverage expertise is the next logical step in maturing DC’s medical cannabis market and supporting our local business ecosystem,” he said.

According to the legislation fact sheetbeverages would be subject to a 6% sales tax, which would be deposited into the County General Fund.