The Washington State Marijuana Retail Licenses Lottery begins today with a total of 334 retail licenses to be awarded. Washington State University's Social and Economic Sciences Research Center will be conducting the lottery for the state’s liquor control board, which oversees the marijuana retailers once they become licensed. Approximately 1,500 applicants are in the lottery pool. With such a large applicant pool, the lottery process is expected to take all week with the board reviewing background…

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…