Proper Exotic Weed Closes Shop

Proper Exotic’s outlet at 313 8th Street, NE.

Proper Exotic Weed Closes Shop

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 7, 2026

According to Commissioner Jay Adelstein, ANC6C03, Proper Exotic, trading as True Nature Dispensary at 313 8^th Street, NE, is going out of business.  Adelstein said the property owner’s real estate broker had informed him of the property’s status as of yesterday morning. 

The dispensary opened earlier this year after months of opposition from ANC6A and ANC6B as well as nearby neighbors.  ABCA dismissed every entity protesting Proper Exotic application for a retail cannabis license, including the ANCs and a letter of opposition from council member Charles Allen.

The owners of Hunny Bunny boutique Elizabeth Cronan and Jon Bormet felt forced to closer their brick and mortar business 311 8th Street, NE, because Proper Exotic opened next door.  The company manufactures and retailer s all-natural bath and beauty products.  The company has since moved to an on-line operation. 

There is widespread resident opposition to the negative effects on communities brought by ABCA licensing weed shops in areas householders deem inappropriate.   Other recent examples on Capitol Hill include Aloha at 528 Eighth Street SE (currently under investigation by ABCA as reported by CHC) and Garden Hill at 1322 G Street SE (which has not opened yet). 

Regarding the closure, Adelstein commented:  “Just as we all thought – terrible location.”