Recreational Marijuana in Washington

In 2012, Washington Initiative 502 legalized recreational marijuana use for adults and established a comprehensive regulatory structure for the licensing and taxation of marijuana production, distribution, and authorized possession of marijuana for personal use and for persons age 21 and older. The initiative also dedicated a percentage of tax revenue for substance-abuse prevention, research, education, and healthcare.

Who Oversees the Recreational Program in Washington

The Liquor and Cannabis Board has collaborated with industry partners to produce “Recreational Marijuana Use in Washington State, An Adult Consumer’s Guide” to help consumers understand some of the differences in the types of marijuana available in retail stores as well as the laws governing its use.

Washington Marijuana Sale Restrictions

The regulation of marijuana sales has defined purchase limitations for consumers. These limitations are outlined in the Washington Dispensary Standard Operating Procedures.

SOPs

Every business needs standard operating procedures to succeed and operate in a compliant manner. We have the following Washington specific marijuana SOPs:

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