Washington Cannabis News

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Washington State Democratic Senators Jesse Salomon and Liz Lovelett have introduced a bill to legalize the assisted adult use of psilocybin.

Washington state’s migration from its previous seed-to-sale Leaf Data Systems to the state-run Central Reporting System has so far been challenging, costing licensees thousands of dollars in revenue in extra employee hours.

Typically stocked with large quantities of both cash and cannabis, dispensaries have become a prime target amid a growing trend of smash-and-grab retail robberies.

Washington regulators forced three licensed cannabis producers to destroy about 13,000 pounds of plants after they were accused of growing more than their licenses allow.

Washington cannabis regulators issued the emergency license suspension of Okanagan-based Emerald Flash over allegations of cannabis product diversion, misrepresentation, and other concerns.

The Seattle City Council voted yesterday to decriminalize the use, possession, and home cultivation of psilocybin, making it the largest U.S. city so far to enact such reforms.

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board has released a draft proposal that would further regulate “psychotropic” and “impairing” cannabinoids like Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC.

Washington state will no longer automatically deny cannabis license applications from felons. Starting next month, felonies will be scrutinized but not immediately disqualify an applicant.

Washington cannabis regulators are transitioning from Leaf Data Systems, the state’s problematic seed-to-sale tracking system, to an in-house and “simplified” data-reporting platform.

Washington cannabis regulators issued a statement last week summarizing the rights of cannabis growers and processors when to comes to converting hemp-derived cannabinoids into THC products.

Cannabis regulators in Washington are facing accusations of inaction amid reports of hemp-derived synthetic Delta-9 THC being distributed through the legal cannabis market.

The ‘Joints for Jabs’ Program will allow cannabis retailers to give a single pre-roll to participants 21-and-older who get a coronavirus vaccine at their clinics this week.

Washington State University’s proposal for a Center for Cannabis Policy, Research and Outreach received formal approval this week.

Adult-use cannabis legalization in the U.S. has generated nearly $8 billion in tax revenue for the states that have passed the reforms.

Washington’s new cannabis social equity provisions, which will offer grant funding and expert advice for qualifying individuals, were signed into law on Monday.

Washington’s legislation to reestablish drug possession penalties after a February Supreme Court decision decriminalized all drugs has been approved and now awaits Gov. Inslee’s signature.

Washington regulators issued a policy statement this week clarifying that Delta-8 THC products are not legal under the state’s cannabis regulations.

Since Washington’s Supreme Court struck down the state’s minor drug possession laws in February, cities, state lawmakers, and the governor are re-envisioning what drug policy will look like in the Evergreen State.

Washington state failed to pass key updates to its medical and adult-use cannabis systems this year, including the state’s long-awaited home grow bill.

Washington state law enforcement agencies are releasing responses including guidance and pushback to the state’s Supreme Court ruling last week that effectively decriminalized all drug possession.

Washington state’s Supreme Court essentially decriminalized drug possession yesterday after declaring the state’s felony drug possession law to be unconstitutional.

A bipartisan proposal being considered in Washington state would cap the potency of cannabis concentrates at 30% THC and raise the minimum age for purchasing extracts to 25 years old.