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Cannabis: Washington state

State of Play:

Both recreational and medical cannabis are legal in Washington.

What agency regulates cannabis in Washington?

The Liquor and Cannabis Board oversees adult-use cannabis and the Department of Health regulates medical cannabis.

Is there an available list of cannabis licensees in Washington?

The Department of Health maintains a list of “marijuana retail stores with medical endorsement.”

How is cannabis taxed in Washington?

Both medical and adult-use cannabis are subject to a 37 percent excise tax.

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