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Washington Recreational Marijuana Laws: HB 2136 Goes Into Effect TODAY
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017They took their time, but the Washington legislature finally passed its budget for this biennium. This is good news for those who love regulators, as it means that your favorite Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB)
Marijuana landscape to change Wednesday
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Wednesday marks the dawn of a new era in the Northwest recreational marijuana market. While possession becomes legal in Oregon for adults 21 and older that day, a bill ushering in a number of sweeping
Recreational marijuana bill inches closer to passage
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017The Legislature adjourned early Friday without a new budget deal for Washington, but not without moving a crucial recreational marijuana bill one step closer to passage. The measure, House Bill 2136, proposes a number of
Oregon eyes 20% tax on marijuana retail sales
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Oregon lawmakers are mulling over slapping a 20 percent sales tax on recreational marijuana. Whether that’s a huge mistake for a state famous for having no sales taxes, I’ll leave to you and the market
Excise tax bill could help reduce pot prices
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Got a message this morning about a bill to fix excise tax issues that’s making its way through the Washington Senate Ways and Means Committee. A post, from Susy Wilson of WOW Weed, reads: “If