Politics & Government
Public Hearings on State Pot Rules Set for Aug. 6 in Everett, Seattle
The Washington State Liquor Control Board recently approved 42 pages of rules for marijuana legalization.
Two public hearings will be held Aug. 6 in Seattle and in Everett to give community members an opportunity to weigh in on proposed rules for marijuana legalization in Washington state.
Aug. 6: Everett Holiday Inn
3105 Pine Street
Everett, WA 98201
1 to 4 p.m.
Aug. 6: Seattle City Center
Northwest Rooms, Olympic Rooms
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109
6 to 9 p.m.
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Earlier this month, the Washington State Liquor Control board approved 42 pages of rules concerning marijuana production, processing and distribution. The plan is set to be adopted on Aug. 14 and go into effect on Sept. 16, the same day the state would begin accepting license applications for the newly legal industry.
The hearings are two of five that will be held around the state early next month. Here are the other dates and locations:
Aug. 7: Red Lion Hotel
Fir and Spruce Ballroom
2300 Evergreen Park Drive SW
Olympia, WA 98502
9:30 a.m. to noon
Aug. 7: Central Washington University
Student Union Ballroom B and C
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
6 to 9 p.m.
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Aug. 8: Spokane Convention Center
Ballroom 100A
334 West Spokane Falls Blvd
Spokane, WA 99201
6 to 9 p.m.
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