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Initiative 502: Marijuana Laws in Washington

Initiative 502: Marijuana Laws in Washington. History of Initiative 502. Summer 2011 : Submitted to WA Sec. of State w/ 341,000 signatures. April 2012: WA Legislature adjourned w/ no action. November 2012: Advanced to General Ballot. November 6, 2012: I-502

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Initiative 502: Marijuana Laws in Washington

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  1. Initiative 502:Marijuana Laws in Washington

  2. History of Initiative 502 • Summer 2011: Submitted to WA Sec. of State w/ 341,000 signatures. • April 2012: WA Legislature adjourned w/ no action. • November 2012: Advanced to General Ballot. • November 6, 2012: I-502 approved by popular vote (approx. 56% YES 44% NO).

  3. What’s Still Illegal?

  4. Federal & State Tensions

  5. Answers from the SPD… Can you smoke pot outside of your home? Like at a park or the Bite of Seattle? It is a civil infraction Will SPD assist federal law enforcement in investigations of marijuana users or marijuana-related businesses, that are allowed under I-502? No. Officers and detectives will not participate in an investigation of anything that’s not prohibited by state law.

  6. Answers from the SPD… I’m under 21. What happens if I get caught smoking pot? It’s a violation of state law. It may referred to prosecutors, just like if you were a minor in possession of alcohol. SPD seized a bunch of my marijuana before I-502 passed. Can I have it back? No.

  7. From the WSLCB WSLCB = Washington State Liquor Control Board -In December 1, 2013 Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) wrote the rules and implementation details, of the new system. -The rules basically regulate who can produce, process and sell marijuana (NOTE: the rules do not allow a producer/processer to also be a seller) -In order to sell, process or produce marijuana, a person/business must get a license from the state

  8. Some Rules from the WSLCB • I-502 establishes a license application fee at $250 and a $1,000 renewal fee for each of the three licenses; marijuana producer, marijuana processor and marijuana retailer. • Recreational use marijuana must be purchased from a state-licensed retailer – ILLEGAL to grow at home • Marijuana retailers cannot open stores within 1000 feet of an elementary or secondary school, park, childcare facility, library, public transit center or game arcade

  9. ANY QUESTIONS?

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