It looks like Washington will finally pass a legal home grown cannabis law this year. The primary committee held a hearing yesterday, and there was very little opposition. But there are a few other tells: The committee chairman is the primary sponsor, and she lined up 16 co-sponsors. Testimony by many high-level experts was organized. The opposing testimony was anticipated and addressed, and there wasn’t any opposition from other members of the committee. All other things being normal, this looks like a given to become law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was reminded that WA is not the only state to restrict home grows: Illinois prohibits it, too, but it’s a civil infraction subject to a ticket with a $100 fine. In WA it’s a felony subject to jail and high fines. This bill will legalize it entirely subject to a plant limit and odor control. The LCB (Liquor and Cannabis Board) is prohibited from enforcing the law, and the Sheriffs association said they would be unable to enforce it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In other words, it will be legal but don’t be a jerk about it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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