Laws
Cannabis
Underage Purchase, Possession, and Use
It is illegal for anyone under age 21 to buy, possess, or use cannabis. (There are exceptions for qualified medical patients. See the WA State Dept. of Health Medical Cannabis website for more information.) Retail stores can lose their license for selling cannabis to someone under 21 years old
Laws
Cannabis
Tribal Lands
Most of Washington’s federally recognized, sovereign Tribal governments have established Tribal codes and laws governing the use and possession of cannabis on or within Tribal reservations and trust land boundaries. Twenty-two of the 29 federally recognized Tribes have compacts with the state to
Laws
Cannabis
Federal Implications
Cannabis remains illegal under federal law, where it’s still classified as a controlled substance. This difference between Washington and federal laws can lead to challenges in knowing how and where the different laws apply. If necessary, consult with legal advisers to be sure you fully understand
Cannabis
Enforcement
Tobacco and Vapor
Vapor Information for Cannabis Licensees
Executive Order On Sept. 27, 2019, Gov. Inslee issued Executive Order 19-03. This order directs the Liquor and Cannabis (LCB) and the Department of Health (Health) to immediately take certain actions to protect public health. Action Required Disclosure Requirements. Cannabis licensees must disclose
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
Liquor
Cannabis
Tobacco and Vapor
Enforcement
Enforcement Education
Enforcement Education Program The Enforcement and Education Division has an Education Program dedicated to providing educational resources to licensees and other stakeholders. If you need information on topics like advertising, compliance, or best practices for your licensed business, this team is a
Cannabis
Enforcement
Cannabis Licensee Education
Cannabis Product Testing Requirements: Past vs. Current This document describes the changes in testing requirements for cannabis plants. Cannabis Retailer Safety Handout This document describes suggestions for cannabis retailers to improve safety in their establishments. Cannabis Waste Sales Guide
Cannabis
What to Know
Parents, caregivers, and other trusted adults play an important role in helping youth and young adults think about the decisions they make now and in the future. Use of substances, including cannabis, presents risks and can interfere in the achievement of their short and long-term goals. As parents
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
Safety
Cannabis
Understanding THC Concentration and Potency
When people talk about the potency of cannabis, they are usually referring to the concentration of THC in a product. In Washington’s cannabis market, THC concentration must be listed on the label of a product in milligrams of THC or as a THC percentage. Understanding concentration and potency is
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
Cannabis
What You Can Do: Talking to Youth
Talk to your youth Have regular conversations with your child. Resources to help you be more effective in these talks can be found at Start Talking Now and Talk. They Hear You. Websites directed at youth include You Can (for teens) and Not a Moment Wasted (for young adults). Recognizing the signs