Liquor
Enforcement
Laws
Public Safety Laws
Public safety violations are considered the most serious as they present a direct threat to public safety. Public safety liquor laws fall into the following categories: violations involving minors; the sale or service of alcohol to apparently intoxicated persons; conduct violations; and refusing to
Liquor
Enforcement
Alcohol Licensee Education
Alcohol Takeout Guide This document describes takeout requirements for liquor licensees. Tribal Memorandums of Agreement: A Guide for Liquor Distributors This document provides clarity on Tribal Memorandums of Agreement for Liquor Distributors
Tobacco and Vapor
Enforcement
Tobacco and Vapor Licensee Education
Discontinued Sales of Products Containing THC by Businesses that Do Not Hold a Cannabis License The recent passage of E2SSB 5367 has generated questions pertaining to retail sales of products with detectable amounts of THC. This guide describes what is prohibited to be sold by a business that does
Basics
Cannabis
What is Cannabis?
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, weed, or pot, generally refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the cannabis plant (plant family Cannabaceae). Typical cannabis plants contain hundreds of compounds, including the most known: cannabinoids and terpenes. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
Basics
Cannabis
Types of Products
Cannabis can be consumed, inhaled, or applied to the skin. The method of use and THC content will have an impact on how soon and how intensely effects will be felt and how long they will last. Washington laws define possession and purchase limits for cannabis products. These limits are in the “Know
Basics
Cannabis
Reading a Product Label
In addition to the business information for the cannabis producer or processor, labels on cannabis packaging must provide specific information to help you understand some aspects of the product you are buying. The first step is knowing the terms on the label and why that information is important
Basics
Cannabis
Understanding Test Results
Before a licensed retailer can sell a cannabis product to a consumer, the product must be tested by a certified cannabis laboratory to make sure it is safe to consume. Certain items are harmful to consume. By testing the product, the risk to the public's health is limited. As a consumer, you have
Basics
Cannabis
Is it a Legal Product? How to Know
For those not familiar with the legal cannabis system, it may be difficult to know whether you are buying a legal product. Here are some things to keep in mind. Are you buying from a licensed retailer? There are over 500 licensed cannabis stores across the state. If you aren’t sure if a store is
Cannabis
Laws
Hemp-Derived and Synthetic THC Products – Legal?
In 2023, Washington's State Legislature passed a law that only licensed cannabis retailers may sell products with detectable levels of THC to consumers. It is illegal for unlicensed stores to sell products with any detectable levels of THC, including hemp-derived and synthetic THC, like delta-8 THC
Basics
Cannabis
Why Buy Legal
Besides it being illegal to buy cannabis and/or cannabis products from an unlicensed seller, a primary consideration is that buying legal means the cannabis and cannabis products are held to quality standards. Here are a few reasons to buy cannabis from a licensed retailer: Producing and Processing
Laws
Cannabis
Using and Having Cannabis
Cannabis for adult, non-medical use became legal in Washington State in 2012 after the passage of Initiative 502. Retail cannabis stores opened in 2014. Here are the laws to know and follow. 21+ only As with alcohol, tobacco, and vapor products, only adults age 21 and older may possess or use adult
Laws
Cannabis
Buying, Selling, and Gifting Cannabis
To buy: You do not need to be a Washington resident, but you must be at least 21 years old and show a valid, government-issued ID to buy cannabis or cannabis products at a licensed retail store. To locate licensed stores, you can check the map of licensed cannabis retailers here. If you are not sure