New Marijuana Bill in Washington

In Olympia, Washington, lawmakers are striving to negotiate that can get marijuana fully legalized and regulate marijuana dispensaries in the state.

And last Tuesday, a few senators passed a proposed bill that will make the jurisdiction decide whether to regulate the distribution outlets or not. In the recent years, several dispensaries sprouted all over Washington even though the state law does not specifically acknowledge them.

Some of the medical marijuana supporters are raising their concerns regarding this issue. According to Ezra Eickmeyer, Washington Cannabis Association’s political director, it would create conflict between the distributors and the state at the local level for years.

Governor Chris Gregoire, the one who recently vetoed the revised marijuana bill that could give a statewide overview. And two U.S. attorneys had indicated that no state employees involved in marijuana industry will be prosecuted.

 

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