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Introduced
01/28/2020
01/28/2020
In Committee
02/25/2020
02/25/2020
Crossed Over
02/16/2020
02/16/2020
Passed
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/31/2020
03/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to allowing additional marijuana retail licenses1for social equity purposes; amending RCW 69.50.345 and 69.50.540;2reenacting and amending RCW 69.50.345; adding new sections to chapter369.50 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.330 RCW; creating new4sections; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration5date.6
AI Summary
This bill allows for the issuance or reissuance of certain marijuana retailer licenses to social equity applicants who submit a social equity plan. The bill creates a marijuana social equity technical assistance competitive grant program administered by the Department of Commerce to provide financial and technical assistance to social equity applicant. The bill also establishes a legislative task force on social equity in marijuana to make recommendations to the Liquor and Cannabis Board on establishing a social equity program. Overall, the goal of the bill is to reduce barriers to entry in the cannabis industry for individuals and communities most adversely impacted by the enforcement of cannabis-related laws.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date 6/11/2020. (on 03/31/2020)
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