BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5985: Marijuana business licensees

Concerning provisions impacting marijuana business licensees.

Summary

Creates an exception to the six-month residency requirement for businesses with labor peace agreements in effect, so long as 60 percent of the interest holders meet the requirements.
Modifies the limits on the number of marijuana licenses that may be held by businesses with labor peace agreements.
Requires a $1,000 fee for each additional license issued under the labor peace agreement provisions.
Modifies the licensing provisions regarding who is required to qualify for or be named on a license, be a Washington State resident, and be disclosed to the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB).
Authorizes additional fees to recover investigatory costs and grants discretionary authority to deny a license or renewal involving nonresident licensees.
Adds provisions addressing inheritance of a business with a marijuana license.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5985), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to provisions impacting marijuana business licensees;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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