Liquor and Cannabis Board

As Deadline Looms, Cities Warn Unlicensed Pot Shops to Close
As Deadline Looms, Cities Warn Unlicensed Pot Shops to Close
SEATTLE (AP) — With a deadline looming for the merging of Washington's recreational and medical marijuana markets, cities around the state are warning unlicensed pot dispensaries to close up shop. July 1 marks the date when, after nearly two decades of confusion about the status of recreational and medical marijuana markets, the industry becomes regulated for the first time...
Medical Pot Operators Sue Over State Licensing Priority
Medical Pot Operators Sue Over State Licensing Priority
SEATTLE (AP) — Medical marijuana dispensary owners are suing the state over a system that could be leaving long-standing operators outside the recreational pot industry. The Seattle Times reports a lawsuit filed Friday against the Liquor and Cannabis Board says longtime operators that pay taxes and follow rules have not been made the priority for recreational marijuana licensing. ...