Washington state passes an interstate law on the cannabis trade

Washington’s Senate Labor and Commerce Committee approved a bill to set up the state to allow interstate cannabis trade, reported marijuana moment. Now the legislation went to the Senate Rules Committee.

Sponsored by Sen. Ann Rivers (R), the measure would give the governor the authority to step in agreement with other legal states to allow imports and exports between state-licensed marijuana companies. In addition, products sourced from out-of-state companies would have to comply with Washington’s regulations, including those related to packaging and labeling.

The legislation would only go into effect under one of two conditions: 1) if there is a federal law change “to allow the interstate transfer of cannabis” between legal businesses, or 2) if the U.S. Department of Justice issues a statement “allowing or tolerates” cannabis trafficking across state lines.

Senator Karen Keizer (D), the committee chair, said it was important to take “early action” on the measure, especially given that it “appears to have fairly substantial support.” Senator Rebecca Saldaña (D) said They “need to make sure we address social justice first” in the industry.

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The legislation sponsored by Sen. Janelle Sarauw (I) is not intended to be an economic panacea for the area, although it could boost tourism and help improve the existing medicinal cannabis program, reported Marijuana moment.

However, Sarauw said during a phone interview with MM that it would be “foolish” for Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. (D) “not to sign it,” particularly given his repeated campaign promises to support reform.

The measure seeks Legalize recreational cannabis while replacing the medical cannabis law. “I combined both, so…