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This bill aims to enhance regulatory certainty and consistency in Washington's cannabis industry by establishing clearer enforcement priorities and reducing administrative burdens on licensed cannabis businesses. The bill focuses on two primary enforcement priorities: preventing youth access to cannabis and preventing the inversion and diversion of cannabis products into and out of Washington's regulated market. Key provisions include requiring the Liquor and Cannabis Board to create a hierarchy of enforcement priorities that places less emphasis on administrative violations, mandating regular audits of the cannabis central reporting system to identify potential inversion and diversion activities, and requiring a comprehensive review of existing cannabis regulations by October 1, 2025, to eliminate rules that create undue administrative burdens or duplicate other enforcement mechanisms. The bill also modifies existing rules about license cancellation, penalty assessment, and compliance programs, with the overall goal of supporting the regulated cannabis industry while maintaining public safety and preventing illegal market activities. Additionally, the legislation seeks to provide more flexibility and support for licensed cannabis businesses by establishing a more nuanced and targeted approach to regulatory enforcement.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1884&Year=2025&Initiative=false