Bill > HB2681

This bill adjusts the annual licensing fees for cannabis producers, processors, and retailers in Washington State, with the term "RCW" referring to the Revised Code of Washington, which is the official compilation of the state's laws. Specifically, the bill increases the annual fee for issuing and renewing a cannabis producer's license from $1,381 to $1,781, and similarly raises the annual fee for cannabis processor and cannabis retailer licenses from $1,381 to $1,781, while keeping the application fee at $250 for all three types of licenses. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a cannabis retailer's license can be forfeited if the business is not fully operational and open to the public within 24 months of issuance, unless circumstances beyond the licensee's control warrant an extension, and also provides exceptions to forfeiture if local government actions prevent the business from opening.