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Advocacy


Published on Mar 30, 2018

No significant change for state cannabis laws

Contact: Logan Bahr

There were numerous attempts to change the state’s marijuana statutes this session but, ultimately, none of the proposed bills passed the Legislature.

After I-502 legalized marijuana in Washington, there have been multiple attempts by the Legislature to preempt city local authority to regulate marijuana businesses. This year was no different; however, both preemption bills, HB 2336 and HB 2471, failed to pass. Preemption bills are likely to make an appearance in the next legislative session.

AWC’s next steps

AWC will:

  • Continue monitoring the actions of federal authorities in light of the recent Cole Memo rescission;
  • Follow recent court decisions in the state regarding local government authority to regulate legalized marijuana activities; and
  • Continue to engage legislators to build support for local authority.

Bill #

Short description

Final status

HB 2336

Preempts local control and requires cities put a proposed ban or moratorium on the ballot for approval

Did not pass

HB 2471

Preempts local governments in regulating medical marijuana co-ops

Did not pass

HB 2473

Marijuana private label sales

Did not pass

HB 2559

Recreational marijuana home grow

Did not pass

HB 2574

Medical marijuana home delivery

Did not pass

HB 2630

Requires the Liquor & Cannabis Board to only issue marijuana licenses to businesses that comply with local ordinances

Did not pass

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