US: 5 Interesting Facts About Washington’s New Cannabis Laws

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Anna Wilcox

Leafly

Thursday 17 Oct 2013

After a couple hiccups, yesterday Washington State submitted its final rules for regulating the new recreational cannabis industry. These new regulations are the last step before the state begins licensing recreational cannabis dispensaries and production facilities. Retail and prodcution facilities will be fully legal on November 16th of this year.

Overall, Washingtonians have been happy with the Liquor Control Board and their willingness to listen to cannabusiness and concerned civilians alike. Yet, as with most legislation, some of the new laws may come as a surprise.

The Leafly team looked over the new rules and picked five of the most interesting to share with you. Here are the best of 502:
1. Coupon Clippers Will Find No Joy in the New and Improved Washington Cannabis Industry

Section 4 of the new advertising regulations explains that “giveaways, coupons, and distribution of branded merchandise are banned.” Say what? No free t-shirts? What about buy-one-get-one deals?

2. Recreational Means Recreational

According to the new laws, medical cannabis seems to be far outside the purview of the 502 legislation. Article 1c of the updated advertising regulations states that recreational cannabis retail locations cannot use advertisements that represent the “use of marijuana [for] curative or therapeutic effects.” This means Washington will have a truly recreational market.

3. Canna-Tourists Have Nowhere to Go

Article 11 under the “general information about marijuana licenses” section explains that no cannabis can be consumed on the premises of licensed locations. So long, hopeful medicated brunch restaurateurs. Sorry, future cannabis-themed day spas and resorts. In order to consume, visitors to Washington State will have to make friends with a local homeowner. If not, they’ll risk paying a fine for illegally consuming cannabis in public view.

4. Getting Stoned and Playing Pac-Man at an Arcade is a Thing of the Past

The 1980s image of the punk kid smoking a joint behind the pinball machines is coming to an end. Article 10e of Section 314-55-050 specifies that no retail location can operate within 1,000 feet of a game arcade, excluding 21+ barcades. This restriction keeps the herb away from the Pacific Northwest teens who, before the laws passed, could purchase the plant in the alleys behind their favorite game shop a little too easily.

5. You Can’t Sell Cannabis if You Were Previously Denied a Liquor License

Article 13 of the same section explains that the Liquor Control Board may deny your application for a cannabis license if you have previously lost your ability to sell liquor or were not approved when you applied for a liquor license. Since the FDA cannot regulate cannabis, this new legislation may be the best way to ensure quality in new dispensaries. After all, no one wants to purchase cannabis in a place that looks like it belongs on another riveting episode of Hoarders.

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