Looking to the new year, some of Washington state’s cannabis businesses are focused on safety challenges, including ongoing store robberies, and preparing for the potential of interstate marijuana commerce.
That’s according to the Washington CannaBusiness Association (WACA), a trade association in the state that represents marijuana retailers, producers, processors, transporters and banks.
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The group recently held a webinar regarding upcoming cannabis policymaking after members submitted ideas to set the legislative agenda for next year.
Regarding the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, WACA Executive Director Vicki Christophersen said “it feels like we’re in a little bit of a downturn on that right now.”
But she still has hope something can happen with the federal legislation.
Christophersen expects state legislation to develop next year that deals with social equity in the industry, particularly at the retail level.
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s bill would allow
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