Yesterday, Washington finalized the rules that will regulate the sale of recreational marijuana throughout the state. The Liquor Control Board outlined the regulations following a year of research, debate, and hearings. The result is a system very similar to Colorado’s. It requires seed to sale tracking, child resistant packaging, quality control testing done by a third party, and other safeguards. The regulations also require background checks for potential storeowners, a ban on out of state funding,…

The Washington State Liquor Control Board released its final proposed regulations for the state’s adult marijuana industry on June 3. Among the proposed rules are requirements that the industry ensure public and consumer safety through strict surveillance and transportation practices, criminal background checks, and packaging and labeling requirements. [caption id="attachment_6688" align="alignleft" width="192"] Sharon Foster[/caption] "Public safety is our top priority," said Board Chair Sharon…