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Center for Legal Cannabis is a public policy think tank and project incubator advocating legal cannabis and less crime.
We support emerging cannabis industries with research, business consulting, advocacy support, technology development, and spirit. We fertilize and strengthen the ground underneath advocates and entrepreneurs.
Our work is just begun. We appreciate your interest.
Cannabis zoning maps
Jan. 4, 2013: Everett medical cannabis zoning map released.
Dec. 19, 2012: Seattle proposed cannabis zoning map released.
Dec. 13, 2012: I-502 prohibited licensing zone map for King County released. The map currently includes 5 of 8 layers listed in Initiative 502 Section 6(8).
Nov. 8, 2012: Federal school zone map for King County publicly released. The map currently contains 5 of 6 layers.
Working media may email us or call Ben Livingston at 206-335-9214. As of December 19, 2012 our work has been covered by KIRO 7 News, the Seattle Weekly, and mentioned briefly in the New York Times. Few media outlets have covered our work or shown these very compelling maps.
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Apr 05 | Legal Cannabis Week #18
Liquor board targets private pot clubs
Legislative weed watch
Week in review
Mar 30 | Legal Cannabis Week #17
Blair Butterworth, 1938-2013
This week's writing
Legislative weed watch
Week in review
Mar 23 | Legal Cannabis Week #16
State picks pot adviser
Me(dia) requests
Legislative weed watch
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Mar 15 | Legal Cannabis Week #15
Rulemaking update
Out-of-staters wanted for Stranger article
Legislative weed watch
Week in review
Mar 07 | Legal Cannabis Week #14
Last rulemaking forum tonight
Let cops use pot, petition asks
Legislative weed watch
Week in review
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Mar 01 | Legal Cannabis Week #13
State rulemaking update
A.G. Holder mumbles on pot
Sponsor my web site
Legislative weed watch
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Recent news
May 17 | OAS study eyes marijuana decriminalization, findings called historic by drug policy advocates
LIMA, Peru — An Organization of American States study released Friday is calling for a serious discussion on legalizing marijuana.
May 17 | Spokane Valley marijuana market forced to close
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash.-- A marijuana farmer’s market was set to open in Spokane Valley Friday, but threats kept the landlord from setting up shop.
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May 17 | Pot rules taking shape; public gets a taste of what’s ahead
State officials released proposed rules for a legal seed-to-store marijuana system that would allow adults to buy an ounce of tested, labeled pot seven days a week. But the draft rules are likely to be refined in weeks to come.
May 17 | Lottery For Pot Retailers Draws Criticism
A random drawing: That’s how the Washington State Liquor Control Board proposes choosing applicants for marijuana retail licenses. And it’s drawing major criticism from existing medical marijuana providers.
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May 17 | Illinois Senate approves marijuana for medical uses
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (Reuters) - The Illinois Senate on Friday voted to approve the use of marijuana for medical purposes, which if signed into law would make it the second-most-populous state in the nation after California to allow the drug's use for medical purposes.
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May 16 | Black Market Elimination Fail: Draft Pot Rules Call for Ban on Hash and Hash Oil
I just puffed my last bit of hash oil, which is, coincidentally, a supply I won't be able to replenish at a legal pot store if the Washington State Liquor Control Board has its way. This morning the liquor board posted these draft rules for implementing Initiative 502, the cannabis legalization initiative passed by voters last fall. And the big shocker: The draft rules call for a ban on retail sales of hash, hash oil, and other concentrates.
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May 16 | Medicinal and recreational pot working together?
SEATTLE — Only KIRO 7 Eyewitness News has learned about a possible deal in the works that could change the way marijuana is sold in Washington state.
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May 16 | Veterans Become Pot Farmers in Rochester
A group of six Rochester-area veterans formed American Cannabis Corp. to grow medical marijuana for dispensaries across Western Washington.
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