Signed by Governor Jay Inslee

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes interstate cannabis agreements, relying on authorization from Congress

Highlights:

• Authorizes the governor of washington to enter into an interstate compact for the purpose of (Sec. 1):

• Cross-jurisdictional coordination and enforcement of cannabis-related businesses authorized to conduct business; and

• Cross-jurisdictional delivery of cannabis between Washington and other states.

• Specifies that the compact must ensure the following (Sec. 1): 

• Public health standards are met and;

• All cannabis is tested and packaged according to regulations; and

• Applicable sales taxes are collected. 

• Specifies that the following are applicable to the interstate compact (Sec. 1):

• A cannabis producer, processor or retailer may ship cannabis out of state; or

• The above people can receive cannabis from out of state,

• Specifies that this act takes effect on the earliest date when the following is met (Sec. 2):

• Federal law is amended;  or

• The department of justice issues a memorandum tolerating the interstate transfer of cannabis.

• Specifies if the following is met then the Liquor and Cannabis board must meet to determine the following (Sec. 2): 

• The effective date of the act going into effect; 

• Provide written notice of the changes; and

• Adopt necessary rules and regulations.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes interstate cannabis agreements, relying on authorization from Congress

Highlights:

• Authorizes the governor of washington to enter into an interstate compact for the purpose of (Sec. 1):

• Cross-jurisdictional coordination and enforcement of cannabis-related businesses authorized to conduct business; and

• Cross-jurisdictional delivery of cannabis between Washington and other states.

• Specifies that the compact must ensure the following (Sec. 1): 

• Public health standards are met and;

• All cannabis is tested and packaged according to regulations; and

• Applicable sales taxes are collected. 

• Specifies that the following are applicable to the interstate compact (Sec. 1):

• A cannabis producer, processor or retailer may ship cannabis out of state; or

• The above people can receive cannabis from out of state,

• Specifies that this act takes effect on the earliest date when the following is met (Sec. 2):

• Federal law is amended;  or

• The department of justice issues a memorandum tolerating the interstate transfer of cannabis.

• Specifies if the following is met then the Liquor and Cannabis board must meet to determine the following (Sec. 2): 

• The effective date of the act going into effect; 

• Provide written notice of the changes; and

• Adopt necessary rules and regulations.

Full Bill Text