7 New Cannabis Laws in Washington from the Latest Senate and House Bills

There are a number of laws and commentaries in Washington state’s most recent legislative session. Here are the some of them.

• Senate Bill 5298

  Senate Bill 5298 requires marijuana product labels to include claims that “describe the product’s intended role in maintaining a structure or function of the body.”

• Senate Bill 5318

  Senate Bill 5318 concerns reform of compliance and enforcement provisions for marijuana licenses. There are many components to the bill.

• Senate Bill 5605

  Senate Bill 5605 is “Concerning misdemeanor marijuana offense convictions.”

• House Bill 1792

  House Bill 1792 addresses criminal penalties that are applicable to licensed marijuana retailers and employees of marijuana retail outlets.

• House Bill 2052

  House Bill 2052 provides clarification on marijuana product testing and it also gives the Washington State Department of Ecology authority and responsibility over the area.

• House Bill 5276

  House Bill 5276 focuses on aligning the 2018 Farm Bill with Washington’s hemp program and it also eliminates prohibition of processing hemp into a product intended for human consumption.

• House Bill 1094

  House Bill 1095 is “Establishing compassionate care renewals for medical marijuana qualifying patients.”

Despite Washington state's marijuana laws, marijuana remains illegal under federal law.

All information is for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing should be interpreted as legal or wellness advice.