In the Matter of the Petition of Kittitas County to the WSLCB

Declaratory Order No 01-2017 – The WSLCB has issued a Declaratory Order in this matter. In summary, the Board concludes that the provisions of RCW 36.70A.103 do not require that the Board determine that an applicant for a marijuana license is in compliance with all local zoning and land use ordinances prior to granting a license. The local jurisdiction has the ability to determine whether to grant a local business license and/or any required permits before a state-licensed marijuana business may legally conduct that business within the jurisdiction, and to enforce its own zoning and land use ordinances. The Board is not required to deny a marijuana license based on an objection from a local jurisdiction that the location is not compliant with local zoning and land use requirements. Enforcement of local ordinances is the responsibility of the local jurisdiction.

Getting your cannabis business license is never simple there are very specific requirements and guidelines that differ by state and its usually highly competitive, which is why most successful applicants work with consultants to help guide them.

You can find more information about Washington cannabis regulations at: Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board

We highly advise you read up on current rules and regulations for your state and then consider working with a consultant.

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