WA State publishes Draft Marijuana production rules

[maxsolomon]

This is a very dry government PDF, but have at it, DU!

https://lcb.box.com/initial-draft-rules

Me, I'm starting a side business drafting Marijauna production facilities...

[Upton]

1. How about just a link to the story..

The state released preliminary draft rules Thursday on the emerging recreational marijuana market, covering an array of topics ranging from how pot should be grown and tested for quality assurance to what types of security should be required at state-licensed pot businesses.

“These initial rules balance our goal of developing a tightly regulated system with reasonable access for small and large business models to participate within the system,” said state Liquor Control Board Chair Sharon Foster.

“They are based upon hundreds of hours of internal research and deliberation, consultation with multiple industry experts and input from the over 3,000 individuals who attended our forums statewide.”

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/State-releases-draft-rules-for-legal-marijuana-207767611.html

[maxsolomon]

4. Thanks!

I thought I'd post the original document because wonks are going to want that regardless.

I already learned that hash oil is banned. But you gotta start somewhere.

[Upton]

5. Yeah..I just got done reading about the hash oil..

Marijuana extracts, such as hash, hash oil, shatter, and wax can be infused in products sold in a marijuana retail store, but RCW 69.50.354 does not allow the sale of extracts that are not infused in products. A marijuana extract does not meet the definition of a marijuana-infused product per RCW 69.50.101.

http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2013/05/16/black-market-elimination-fail-draft-pot-rules-call-for-ban-on-hash-and-hash-oil

People are complaining, but as you say..you have to start somewhere. If this ever comes off, it's still a hell of a lot better than the status quo..

[maxsolomon]

6. I dunno what 'Shatter' or 'Wax' is, so I don't think I'll miss it.

it's ironic that legalization finally happens a couple years after i quit...

[msongs]

2. is there grow your own at home? otherwise its just trading drug dealers for government nt

[Comrade Grumpy]

12. No, but it's replacing drug dealers with state-licensed and -regulated pot businesses.

The lack of grow your own is a major flaw in I-502, in my opinion. Colorado's law lets you grow six plants.

[Politicalboi]

3. I hope Ca will legalize soon

I can't wait for the smoke bars. Although they will probably have to be a building all by itself, and so many feet away from other businesses. I am currently growing my own to sell to med shops, and of course for myself. Hoping to be a delivery service one day perhaps. For those that can grow it, now's the time to make your money before it's industrialized. While the market is still somewhat small.

[Bennyboy]

7. Boy that is a load of abslute crap.

Well that is one huge load of crap right there. background checks for applicants and financial regulations? Show me any business including pharmacies and liquor stores and bars that have that requirement.

[Bennyboy]

8. Actually, after my knee jerk reaction

it's got some good stuff in there. Some of I don't like like the the above but it is a good start.

[lumberjack_jeff]

9. They are erring on the side of caution in terms of regulation.

I frankly don't think that's a bad idea because I wouldn't want the end result to set back progress.

In my county we have some extemely sketchy characters in the medical pot biz.

[RainDog]

10. k&r n/t

[PD Turk]

11. I'm moving to Washington

I need a job, I think I'd be a great QC inspector