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An Offer They Can’t Refuse: WA Legislature Introduces Bills To “Deal” With Localities Refusing To Allow Marijuana Sales

Entreating the Godfather

Submitted by Darren Smith, Guest Blogger

In another chapter in the switch of Washington State from waging a war on drugs to marijuana “regulator” the legislature has introduced a bill to punish cities or counties that ban recreational marijuana retailers and another bill rewarding them if they fall in line and allow it. Does this represent an overstepping of the ordinance making authority of local governments?

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