The Cannabis Patient Protection Act (SB 5052) (PDF) was passed in April of 2015 and went into full effect on July 1, 2016. SB 5052 creates strict regulations for marijuana producers, processors and stores that want to sell to patients. Under the act, the Department of Health is directed to adopt rules for product compliance, a medical marijuana authorization database and seed to sale tracking system, and the training and certification of medical marijuana consultants in Washington.
Who Oversees the Medical Program in Washington
The Department of Health is dedicated to protecting the access of medical marijuana for patients in Washington with qualifying conditions and ensuring that their products are safe, quality tested and accurately labeled.
Washington Medical Sale Restrictions
The regulation of marijuana sales has defined purchase limitations for consumers. These limitations are outlined in the Washington Dispensary Standard Operating Procedures.
Every business needs standard operating procedures to succeed and operate in a compliant manner. We have the following Washington specific marijuana SOPs:
