5080-S2 AMS SALD S1919.2
2SSB 5080 - S AMD 83
By Senator Saldaña
ADOPTED 02/28/2023
On page 8, line 10, after "(11)" insert "The board may not issue a cannabis retail license for any premises not currently licensed if:
(a) The board receives a written objection from an official representative or representatives of an incorporated city or town, or county legislative authority, relating to the physical location of the proposed premises;
(b) The objection to the location from the incorporated city or town, or county legislative authority, is received by the board within 20 days of the board notifying the incorporated city or town, or county legislative authority, of the proposed cannabis retail location; and
(c) The objection to the issuance of a cannabis retail license at the specified location is based on a preexisting local ordinance limiting outlet density in a specific geographic area.
(12)"
On page 8, beginning on line 35, after "chapter." strike all material through "subsection." on line 37
On page 8, line 38, after "(b)" insert "In accordance with (a) of this subsection, the board may issue or reissue:
(i) Up to 100 cannabis processor licenses immediately; and
(ii) Beginning January 1, 2025, up to 10 cannabis producer licenses, which must be issued in conjunction with a cannabis processor license.
(c)"
Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
On page 8, line 38, after "licenses" insert "and cannabis producer licenses"
On page 8, line 39, after "(a)" insert "and (b)"
On page 9, line 3, after "licenses" insert "and cannabis producer licenses"
On page 19, after line 27, insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. (1) The joint legislative audit and review committee must review prior canopy studies completed by the liquor and cannabis board and examine whether current levels of cannabis production align with market demand and capacity, including the impact of any additional cannabis producer licenses granted under this act.
(2) The joint legislative audit and review committee must report results of their review to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature by June 30, 2025."
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
2SSB 5080 - S AMD 83
By Senator Saldaña
ADOPTED 02/28/2023
On page 1, line 3, after "and
69.50.345;" insert "creating a new section;"
EFFECT: (1) Prohibits the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) from issuing a cannabis retail license for any premises not currently licensed if the LCB receives a written objection from specified local authorities within 20 days of providing notice and the objection is based on a preexisting local ordinance limiting outlet density in a specific geographic area.
(2) Permits LCB to issue up to 10 cannabis producer licenses under the Social Equity in Cannabis Program (Program) beginning January 1, 2025, which must be issued in conjunction with a cannabis processor license.
(3) Allows the LCB to increase the number of cannabis producer licenses for the Program in the same manner as increases in the number of cannabis retailer licenses.
(4) Requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, by June 30, 2025, to review and report to the Governor and appropriate committees of the Legislature regarding whether current levels of cannabis production align with market demand and capacity, including the impact of any additional cannabis producer licenses granted under the act.
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