4-20-2024 Events and Celebrations: Staying in Compliance
Yes, the palindrome 4/20/2024 happens tomorrow! Follow these rules below to make sure your event festivities don’t break state laws or rules. Nobody wants violations before or during 420 events:
- It is unlawful to open a package containing cannabis, or consume cannabis at the event (RCW 69.50.445 and 51A.060);
- Allowing dab bars, smoking lounges, and/or permitting consumption of cannabis at the event is prohibited (RCW 69.50.465);
- No cannabis or cannabis samples may be provided to customers for free at the event (RCW 50.401 and 69.50.4013(4) and WAC 314-55-155(4));
- Personal possession limits of cannabis must be followed (RCW 50.4013 and 69.50.4014);
- Cannabis licensees must follow traceability requirements and cannot bring cannabis from their licensed premises to the event (WAC 314-55-083(4) and WAC 314-55- 085(5));
- Branded promotional items from cannabis producers and processors can only be provided to licensees and employees of cannabis retailers. Such branded promotional items are limited to items of nominal (minimal) value such as lighters, postcards, pencils, matches, shirts, hats, visors, and other similar Nominal value means a value of $30 or less (RCW 69.50.585);
- Branded merchandise cannot be provided to anyone who is not employed by a cannabis retailer (WAC 314-55-155(4));
- No advertising for cannabis businesses can be within 1,000 feet of prohibited areas - exceptions to this are laid out in Enforcement Bulletin 19-03.
- Verify that that your event is in compliance with both city and county ordinances prior to the event.
The LCB’s mission is to protect public safety. You can help us to help you be successful by avoiding violations which could lead to fines or suspension of your cannabis license.
If you have any questions about cannabis rules or want to run ideas for advertising or promotions by us, please do not hesitate to call your local Enforcement Officer or Compliance Consultant before you take action.
Please visit the LCB website at LCB.WA.GOV for contact information and for more details on rules.
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