Marijuana Legalization in Washington

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Topics

Washington’s “marijuana history” (illegal, medical, and recreational)

Governing structure

Ongoing issues:Bringing medical under state controlFinancial institution accessFederal-state relations and Cole Memo priorities

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Timeline of Legalization

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Source: GAO Report 16-1, State Marijuana Legalization

“B.C. Bud,” Ecstasy

4Cocaine, Meth, Opioids

Washington: Trafficked Drugs

2000s: Dispensaries Increase

5Source: thesmokingbud.com

2011: Gov. Gregoire veto

6Source: KOMO News

Dispensaries Increase (cont.)

7Source: thesmokingbud.com

2012: Initiative 502 campaign

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Source: Yes on I-502 website

2012: Initiative 502 campaign

9Source: Yes on I-502 website

2013: Washington and Colorado

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Source: Colorado Springs Independent

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Producers,Processors,Retailers(lottery)

Traceability System

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Source: Seattle Met

Testing Laboratories

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Tax Revenue Funded Research

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2013: Cole Memo

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Cole Memo Priorities

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Ongoing Issues: Financial System Access

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Ongoing Issues: Public Safety

21Source: KOMO News

Public Safety

22Source: Crosscut.com

Interstate Diversion

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County Preemption

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Reconciling Medical and Recreational

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Federal Prosecutions

26Source: King5.com

Contact Information

Darwin P. Roberts, Deputy Attorney Generaldarwin.roberts@atg.wa.gov(206) 389-3881

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