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Product labels get less confusing

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OLYMPIA – Labels on legal marijuana products sold in Washington will get a little less cluttered in a few months. They’ll have to give the name and business identiﬁcation number of the entities that grew and processed the marijuana, but not of the store that sells them.

information about the health and safety risks the products pose; a warning that they may be habit forming and hazardous to health; that they should not be used by women who are pregnant or breast feeding; should not be used when driving or operating machinery; are to be used only by adults 21 and over; and kept out of the reach of children.

A bill signed in March removes the requirement for business information about the retailer being listed on the label of marijuana or products made from its concentrates. But they’ll still have to list the concentrations of THC or CBD, the primary chemicals in the plants; medically accurate

“This will allow streamlining of an overcrowded label while it ensures warnings are clear and purchasers know what product they are purchasing and where it comes from,” Gov. Jay Inslee said in signing the bill, which takes effect in June.

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OLYMPIA – Banks, credit unions and other ﬁnancial institutions in Washington that receive deposits or provide ﬁnancial services to licensed marijuana businesses soon won’t be breaking the law under a bill signed in March. At least, they won’t be breaking a state law.

Marijuana remains illegal under federal law, however, and banks have been reluctant to accept accounts, forcing licensed marijuana businesses to deal in cash.

A law, which takes effect in June, removes portions of state statutes that said people or ﬁnancial institutions could be charged with money laundering, criminal conspiracy or proﬁteering if they handled money from marijuana operations. Initiative 502, which

Representatives of law enforcement and the region’s credit unions told the Legislature that changing state law could prompt community ﬁnancial institutions to open accounts for the licensed businesses and get some cash out of the system.

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hree very scary instructions were delivered here in the middle of spring 2016: 1. “Let’s learn everything we can about the legal marijuana industry in Washington – in the next month.” 2. “Let’s put together stories and sell ads and create our own great-looking marijuana news section, also in the next month, and then plan on doing this every month.” 3. “Let’s have fun!” As anxiety-inducing as those directions were for a group of newspaper professionals known for being slow and serious “deliberative and focused,” we successfully accomplished all three objectives and created what you’re holding: the state’s only monthly general news print publication that focuses entirely on the legal cannabis industry. We continue to take pride in providing readers with interesting insights into a still-evolving marketplace. We’re also proud that we still hit the other two points as well: we’re very much still learning and we’re also having fun. We hope you are too! We love answering reader questions, which aren’t that different from the ones we were asking two years ago: “What’s the difference between marijuana and cannabis?” “Will I get arrested if I go in a store?” “Why does it smell?” “What do I need to get started?” “What’s 420?” It has been fun but it hasn’t been easy. Before and, to some degree, after the passage of Initiative 502, the industry existed in the shadows, and the entire business model remained built on personal relationships, a mistrust of strangers and an avoidance of

paperwork. Calls with basic questions, to schedule interviews or take photos were viewed with suspicion. Invitations to advertise caused confusion. Reader reactions have ranged from appreciation for the education to criticism for giving so much attention to a product that some believe is physically, morally and even spiritually dangerous. We’ve enjoyed meeting so many interesting and creative people. Most are highly skilled and excited to be part of a growing industry, in spite of the possibility that so much of what they do can be seen– federally, at least–as a criminal enterprise. In the next year, we hope to continue doing exactly what we’ve been doing. But we need everyone’s help! Keep those ideas, suggestions and questions coming! Our sales team is also excited to help businesses get the word out with quality advertising so their message can be seen by thousands of readers. Better visibility is going to become more vital in 2018 and beyond. Though the national outlook for the entire industry appears strong, Washington may be at risk of a correction soon with falling prices, increasing regulations and three times as many growers as retailers. We believe we now have the largest distribution of any cannabisfocused media. Besides Spokesman-Review readers, not everyone knows that Evercannabis can found at more than 70 shops in Washington, and likely more in the future. So, on behalf of everyone who has helped us move from our unknown starting point to where we are today, thanks! Joe Butler, Managing Editor

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Casual cannabis users or newcomers to this natural plant may hear the phrase “land race strain” and not know what the term means. Does it refer a specific type of plant? (Not really.) Is it a scholarly distinction that only expert-level partakers can even distinguish, much like the “legs,” “fruitiness,” and other characteristics of fine wine? (Not really.) In the cannabis world, this term describes types of plants that have been found naturally in different parts of the world, some going back thousands of years. They differ from strains created in the last few decades by cross-breeding certain plants especially for flavor, aroma, terpene profile, uniqueness and overall effects. “Land race” is also seen in the animal kingdom as well, referring to genetically similar species that have evolved over time in different environments due to isolation from similar populations of the same species. Types of penguins and squirrels that are located near each other geographically but have slight variations in coloring and other physical features are good examples of the phenomenon. Prior to the push for greater cross-breeding and the explosion of cannabis choices, consumers were limited to basic land race strains with names like Thai, Afghani, Durban Poison, Acapulco Gold and Colombian. Names were not based on clever phrases like Girl Scout Cookie or Gorilla Glue, but where in the world the plants originated. (Thailand, Afghanistan, Africa, Mexico or Colombia, referencing the previous list.)

“Land races are the beginning of the hybrid movement, without them we’d have nothing,” said Josh Neumeier, operations manager of BudCo Farms in Spokane. The first cannabis plants were believed to be Hindu Kush, found in Central Asia in the foothills of the Himalayas, and extending into Southeast Asia. Early humans found uses for the plant, including oil, seeds, and fiber for rope and cloth. At some point humans also discovered that ingesting certain forms provided psychoactive effects. Botanical research has also shown that what we think of as sativa and indica strains today are plants of the same species but with different traits to suit their original geographic habitat. Through modern genetic testing, researchers Robert C. Clarke, Karl Hillig and John Mc Partland from the Journal of International Hemp agree that the fiber and drug varieties of Cannabis Indica should be classified as two separate species: Narrow Leaf and Broad Leaf strains. What we see in the tall, narrow leaf plants with long, loosely packed flowers and the short, broad leaf plants with tighter buds are adaptations that have evolved to suit the plant’s habitat. A short plant with broad leaves will conserve available water, but its dense, tight flowers are susceptible to fungal diseases if there is excessive moisture during maturation. On the other hand, a narrow leaf plant is better adapted to the more humid environments where it developed. These traits evolved for survival, but humans most likely observed certain attributes that contributed to the needs of their culture.

The human/plant relationship continued as cannabis adapted and spread, with the help of humans, to all but the globe’s polar regions. If the ultimate goal of an organism is survival, then we have served cannabis well. But there is some risk of too much experimentation. With the endless demand from customers for something new, many growers have begun crossing hybrids with other hybrids; with each generation, the available cannabis gene pool may shrink a little. McPartland said it’s difﬁcult to distinguish today’s sativas from today’s indicas because of extensive cross-breeding over the past 40 years. He fears traditional land race strains could become extinct through “introgressive hybridization.” The consequences of land races disappearing could mean the loss of genetic diversity within these seeds for disease and pest resistance. With marijuana becoming a huge commodity there is constant pressure on growers to cultivate their crop more intensively. Mono-cropping and growing in an artiﬁcial environment places extreme stress on plants and leaves them susceptible to disease. The remedy for future agricultural ills most likely exists in these ancient plants. As consumers, we have the power to protect these strains by requesting them from your favorite retailer. Growers like BudCo’s Neumeier also don’t want these classic strains to fade away. “We should not ‘kill off’ the land race strains; instead we should grow them and learn from the plant’s history and what it needs to replicate its original environment,” he said.

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Something for Everyone By JOE BUTLER EVERCANNABIS Writer

In the pre-legal days, the better cannabis sellers were all about customer service. “When you visited your guy, you would sit down and talk for awhile, catch up, maybe share some stuff, and have a good visit – you didn’t just take your purchase and leave,” said Steve Burks, owner of the TreeHouse Club, a Spokane Valley retailer. “We wanted to provide the same experience, minus the sharing.” Since the store opened in 2014, Burks and staff have worked hard to make TreeHouse Club this kind of welcoming, personal place, where customers trust what they’re getting and who they’re getting it from. “We’ve always wanted to focus on service, and building these relationships,” he said. The shop also tries to have something for everyone, from medical patients needing items for pain relief or certain health conditions to the person simply wanting to have some fun. There’s a “budget bud” section with valuepriced goods, and an area with higher-end premium items as well. A blend of edibles and concentrates are available, along with an extensive section of glassware from regional artists. Jenn Bordoy, store manager, said the TreeHouse Club wants to be known as a full-service location with

products for every type of cannabis enthusiast and consumer. “We are able to reach everyone’s price range, and have high-quality standards in everything we sell,” she said. “We also make sure we don’t focus on what we like, but what the customers need.” The shop offers products from growers around the state, with special emphasis on Eastern Washington producers/processors like Bangs Cannabis, Blue Roots, Firehouse, BudCo and Virginia Company. Burks said he really likes seeing how some customers have their favorite budtenders. “We have some regulars who come in and wait until the guy or girl they like working with the most is free,” he said. “They become their best friend. The rest of the staff isn’t offended either, and it makes the budtender feel great.” He said employees really love helping people and everyone gets along. Both of these factors keep turnover low and knowledge high. “We have 13 employees, and haven’t had to replace anyone in more than a year, and three of them have been there for more than three years,” he said. “Customers really enjoy seeing so many familiar faces.” Burks has been a fan of cannabis for years, but originally considered

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classic treehouse, the name also growing it, not selling it. “I got out of the military in 2010 and has the abbreviation THC, an active ingredient in cannabis.) started smoking,” he said. “In 2012, Burks has enjoyed the success the laws were changing and I became so far, and is looking forward to interested in the business part of it.” 2018 and beyond. The store is While friends thought he would working on developing an online do ﬁne as a legal grower, some ordering system, which will make suggested his interests and skills the customer experience even more were more suited to the retail side satisfying. and working with people. The shop also has a web site So he sought business advice from his step-dad Steve and his mom Patti, that contains great info about its budtenders and products. Bordoy a bookkeeper for 30 years. He found is working to expand the shop’s investors and was chosen for a state outreach, including a customer retail license. They began looking for loyalty program. a location and decided to convert a “We’re always working to expand home on Trent Avenue into a store. our services, and creating a greater “Some shops are in stand-alone shopping experience,” she said. storefronts or strip malls, but we thought something that was in a house made it especially welcoming,” Burks said. TreeHouse Club He and his step-dad, both RV 14421 E. Trent Avenue, Spokane Valley technicians, spent several weeks (509) 413-2169 working on the interior and the www.treehouseclub.buzz exterior. The outside even has a treehouse that’s noticeable from Emily Pape is a manager at TreeHouse Club, the road. (Fun fact: the name has a a Spokane Valley retailer. double meaning: besides the rustic, woodsy and fun connotation of the Photo by Kimberly Miller/Picture My Property

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ART STUDIOS INVITING PATRONS TO TRY CANNABIS By THERESA TANNER EVERCANNABIS Writer

Paint and sip classes have been a popular social activity in the Spokane area for several years. Paint Nite classes, which launched in Boston in 2012 and are now found in more than 1,700 cities in the United States and Canada, can be seen at tasting rooms, bars and art studios. Several local establishments offering step-by-step painting instruction plus alcohol have opened their doors since 2014, like Pinot’s Palette and Sip’n Paint Studio. And while a glass of wine or frosty beer might get one’s creative juices ﬂowing, others may be interested in artistic inspiration from another adults-only substance: cannabis. The concept is already available in Denver, including “Puff, Pass & Paint,” a studio started by artist Heidi Keyes, who was already teaching community art classes, sans cannabis, when recreational use was illegal in Colorado. Once it became legal, friends suggested she offer “420-friendly” classes in the paint and sip style. “I kind of laughed about it,” Keyes said in a phone interview. “It started as a little bit of a joke, but I put it on Facebook and invited some friends to my house to try it, and it was really popular.” She opened Puff, Pass & Paint in January 2014, and joined her company with Mike Eymer’s Colorado Cannabis Tours later that year. They currently offer classes in eight locations around the country, including Portland, Ore., and several cities in California. Seattle classes were previously offered, but the state’s restrictions have put classes on hold since 2016. “There is no license type that supports businesses built around the consumption of marijuana,” said Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board spokesman Mikhail Carpenter in an email. Keyes said she and others are continuing to search for a way to make this model legally work. “We are still looking for an appropriate space and hope to have [Seattle] classes up and running again sometime soon, as there have been a lot of people asking about them,” she said. “But it’s something we would have to discuss with our lawyer before pursuing further as we

always want to make sure we are following all local laws and regulations.” With unique laws regulating cannabis in each state, Keyes is careful to remain in compliance when organizing their events. “There are different laws for state, county, city, zoning area – even one street over can have a different regulation,” said Keyes. “We have our lawyer er looking over everything to make sure we’re following g the law. We want to push cannabis laws forward, not backward.” Because classes are private events, participants receive eive the location after registering and paying online. When n they arrive, identiﬁcation is always checked, as participants must be 21 and older (or 18 and older, with a medical card). Art supplies are provided, but that doesn’t include cannabis; if you choose to consume in any form, you must bring your own. Instructors are local artists who seek out Puff, Pass & Paint. They get to help design the class. They offer stepby-step instruction for a painting, but Keyes encourages attendees to follow their own creative instincts. “We never want people to feel forced into painting something they don’t want to,” she said. “Adults don’t have many opportunities to be creative. Most people say they haven’t painted since they were kids.” Cannabis can help stimulate creativity, and Keyes says that participants don’t worry what the end result will be, focusing on the enjoyment of the experience instead. Most classes include 30 to 50 students, although some are smaller; Washington D.C. classes are limited to eight people “due to zoning restrictions,” per the Puff, Pass & Paint website. Their largest Denver party was 102 people on New Year’s Eve, which was featured on a segment of CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen. They also host groups for private parties of up to 20 people for in-home events.

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“We get a lot of birthday parties, and bachelo bachelorette parties,” Keyes said. Along with painting classes, the business has expanded into other activities: Pottery, Pastry ( with cannabis) and Pamper (cannabis-infused s products). In the future, Keyes hopes to keep expanding to more cities and states where cannabis is leg Keyes and Eymer are longtime advocates for ca legalization, and believe that normalization is t legalization. “There’s no stereotypical stoner anymore; it’s college kids. It’s professionals, people with fam retired people, people from all different backgr it really does bring people together, as evidenc classes.” For more information, visit puffpassandpaint

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COUNTY CONSIDERS TOSSING PAST POT CONVICTIONS TACOMA – Pierce County has joined

Seattle in throwing out misdemeanor marijuana convictions prior to 2012. County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist said clearing these will help remove some of the damage done by the ‘war on drugs.’ “Our plan is to open the door to make it easier for people to come in and vacate those marijuana convictions,” he said. “We’re concerned about how these convictions might affect the ability of people to get jobs, get housing, and just generally do the things we hope people will do, right? We don’t want an old marijuana conviction, especially now that it’s legal, to be an obstacle.” Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan also made similar statements in February. When a conviction is vacated, it will still show up on a criminal record or background check, but not as a conviction. This also means that job applicants with a vacated conviction no longer need to check a box asking “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?” Unlike Seattle, which will automatically vacate thousands of convictions, Pierce County residents need to individually petition the Municipal Court system. But Lindquist said his ofﬁce is willing to help. “We do need a judge to sign off,” he said.

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Department of Agriculture will offer a special endorsement on businesses licenses for edible makers in the state. As of April 1, the department has received statutory authority to regulate edible production and distribution. The Liquor and Cannabis Board will continue to regulate the entire industry, but now Agriculture will regulate the edible portion and make sure license holders comply with all state health and sanitation rules for processing. Edible processors now must pay an annual fee of $895 for the license, although a 30-day grace period is permitted for someone to seek the license endorsement. Applications can be made to the Department of Revenue Business Licensing Service. License applications can be ﬁlled out and submitted online at www.bls.dor. wa.gov. The Agriculture Department has already been involved in the state industry. Through an agreement with the LCB, Agriculture employees through the WSDA Food Safety program were asked to inspect applicants for sanitary conditions prior to the LCB issuing a license. Under the new rule authority change, these inspections will continue but the frequency of them could increase. These will be paid for by licensing fees. There are about 127 marijuanainfused edible processors in the state.

of Appeals affirmed that local jurisdictions can deny marijuana sales. There have been five separate suits challenging local bans, including Clark County, where some cities like Vancouver can sell cannabis but county commissioners have restricted retail locations in unincorporated areas. A three-judge panel agreed in late March with Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, stating that while Washington law “permits the retail sale of marijuana, it does not grant retailers an affirmative right to sell marijuana.” “Today’s ruling affirms my office’s position and formal opinion,” he said. “I have said from the beginning: If the Legislature or the drafters of Initiative 502 had intended to require local jurisdictions to allow the sale of recreational marijuana, they could have done so in a single sentence. They did not.” This was the first appellate court decision on this topic. Ferguson generally supports legal cannabis and has joined Gov. Jay Inslee in opposing threats of greater federal oversight, but he also must follow existing state law. “While a patchwork system might not be perfect, allowing local bans of marijuana businesses actually protects the initiative against legal challenges,” he wrote in a 2015 argument.

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ILLEGAL OIL EXTRACTION CAUSES EXPLOSION KENNEWICK – Authorities believe an amateur attempt to extract hash oil caused the explosion of a townhouse near Edison Elementary in late March. Kennewick officers arrested Gabrial C. Schumacher near the townhouse on Dawes Street, where an explosion blew the garage door outward, shattered the structure’s back windows and started a small fire. An adjacent townhouse was also damaged in the blast. They believe Schumacher was trying to cook hash oil, a dangerous processing method in which marijuana plants are blasted with various chemical solvents at a high pressure, often butane. This extraction method creates oil, but can also lead to a build-up of dangerous, flammable gasses which can explode easily if it takes place in a confined space that isn’t vented properly. A building inspector was assessing the condition of the home further. No other injuries or property damage were reported. Officers said Schumacher, 37, was arrested when he tried to run away from the scene while they were investigating the explosion. He was booked into Benton County Jail on several warrants.

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It’s a classic story of local boy(s) making good, but in the age of legal cannabis. Brothers Jay, John and Paul Bohannon, plus John’s wife Katie and Jay’s wife Crystal, are former Chewelah residents who have made their award-winning cannabis business, Honu, a family affair. Even the Bohannon’s parents, Gary and Deb, are involved. “(Gary) kind of does quality control, oversees everything,” said Jay Bohannon. “My mom oversees our joint division.” The Bohannons moved to Western Washington about 15 years ago before marijuana was a legitimate business. “We moved over here for technology occupations,” said Jay. “John and I both were in the tech industry.” In 2013, they began learning about the medical marijuana industry as the result of some health issues. “Our family has believed in the plant, the product,” said Jay.

“We’ve been consumers for many years. My brother John had an injury on his elbow, and my brother Paul was going through prostate cancer.” Doctors for both brothers suggested alternative treatments and that they look into medical marijuana. This planted an idea that grew when the Bohannons took a trip together. “We were on a family vacation in Hawaii and we all agreed (to start a business),” said Jay Bohannon. “We were sitting on a beach trying to decide our name, what’s our presence, and the turtles were coming up to us. We asked the locals what the word for turtle is and they said ‘Honu.’” The Bohannons liked what sea turtles signify to Hawaiians: longevity, peace, good luck and humility: a perfect name for a venture. In 2015, the family branched out into recreational cannabis with a facility in Longview. Today they’ve grown to around 50

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employees and a large selection of items, including concentrates, edibles, vape cartridges, topicals and spa products like lotions, mineral spa salts and lip balm. Honu was initially known for its edibles. In 2016 the company was named the Best Edible Company at the Dope Industry Awards. It also won an award for the Best Sweet Edible in Washington the same year for the Coconut Snowball, a coconut trufﬂe dipped in white chocolate and rolled in sweetened coconut, a recipe created by a niece. “She was a pastry chef in Chicago,” said Bohannon. “Using promises and shiny objects we convinced her to come and help us get our kitchen off the ground.” Honu was nominated for the award again for 2017, as well as the Best Topical, but didn’t take home the top trophy. Even so, Jay Bohannon says the nomination was a huge honor and reﬂects the work ethic of the company.

“I think it’s a combination,” he said of Honu’s success. “We have some stellar employees, just great products. Our goal is to be here for the long haul and represent a professional industry.” The company also won a best Packaging & Design award from the Marijuana Business Association and a local award for one of their cannabis strains, Strawberry Cough. Today, the Bohannon’s have quit growing marijuana in order to concentrate on processing. “We realized (growing) wasn’t our strength. We’re much better at focusing on the processing side. There are a lot of amazing growers. We’re not going to put energy and time into growing, but instead leverage our partnerships with them.” That is working so well that Honu is expanding its reach from Washington to Nevada, Colorado, Oregon and California. They’re hoping to grow into Montana and Alaska this summer and are expanding their product line.

“The big upcoming launch will be a new candy line with five new flavors,” said Jay Bohannon. “We’re creating new tincture flavors and new vape strains constantly.”

Honu products can be found at several stores in the Spokane area including TreeHouse Club, Next Steps, Local’s Canna House, Cinder Spokane Valley, Cannabis & Glass Spokane Valley, Lovely Buds, Mary Jane’s, Greenhand, Satori, The Top Shelf, Nirvana Cannabis Company, Toker Friendly, and 4:20 Friendly. For more information visit

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WASHINGTON’S CRIME LAB Backlog due to more blood tests

By RACHEL ALEXANDER The Spokesman-Review

Concerns over the drug grew after Washington’s toxicology lab is an Ohio police officer reported being struggling with a backlog of cases, poisoned from touching illicit fentanyl thanks in part to a surge in requests on the street, but toxicologists for blood tests in suspected drivingcalled that account into question. under-the-influence cases, including The Centers for Disease Control and possible cannabis use. Prevention has since updated its The lab handled 15,945 cases in guidelines for first responders, saying 2017, a 9 percent jump over 2016. In that mere skin contact is not likely to the past five years, it has seen a cause an overdose. 45 percent increase in cases, lab “In order to protect our front-line manager Brianna Peterson said. officers we would rather have it The Washington State sent to a controlled environment,” Patrol runs the lab, which Moore said. And evidence processes blood samples WSP from a lab holds up better in DUI cases and does in court cases than the toxicology testing and other field tests officers do, for deaths being law enforcement he said. The Spokane investigated agencies have Police Department by coroners and Spokane County and medical trained more drug Sheriff’s Office are examiners. The recognition experts, still field-testing lab employs and troopers are more drugs but encourage 18 scientists, likely to spot someone officers to wear a number that gloves and send has remained who’s under the samples in if they virtually influence of a have any concerns. unchanged drug other than Still, the concern isn’t since 2012, WSP alcohol. causing a big increase spokesman Kyle in tests, said Mary Kerlar, Moore said. spokeswoman for the lab. That means turnaround “The big thing here has always times are longer, leaving been heroin,” she said. “We just have medical examiners to wait for results. not seen a huge increase in fentanyl.” In 2017, the median turnaround for The toxicology lab is seeing more testing a sample was 46 days, more samples from death investigations, than doubling the 20-day wait in 2016. Peterson said, and analyzing the WSP also runs the state crime lab, drugs in dead people can make tests which runs drug tests on samples take more time. collected as evidence by law “Drugs have gotten more complex,” enforcement officers around the she said. “This does increase the state. amount of testing we have to do.” In mid-2017, WSP Chief John Batiste The biggest increase has been for ordered troopers to stop field testing DUI blood tests, which Peterson said all drugs because of concerns over was driven by the legalization of exposure to fentanyl, a powerful marijuana. opioid much stronger than heroin, In response, WSP and other law Moore said.

enforcement agencies have trained more drug recognition experts, and troopers are more likely to spot someone who’s under the influence of a drug other than alcohol. Before legalization of marijuana, a trooper might simply conduct a breathalyzer test on a suspected drunken driver. But blood tests are necessary to show the presence of marijuana or other drugs. Moore said the number of drivers under the influence of alcohol in Washington has fallen, but the number who are under the influence of multiple drugs has increased. “There’s multiple drugs in the blood and that requires more time and more testing,” he said. Moore said there’s recognition at the state level that the lab needs more scientists, and discussions are ongoing with WSP and the state’s Forensic Investigations Council to secure funding.

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CANNABIS INDUSTRY STILL SEEKS BETTER BANKING CREDIT UNIONS FILLING NEED

By RENEE SANDE EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

No matter how well a cannabis farmer or retailer goes by the book and follows every regulation, not everyone wants their legally-earned money. “When you ﬁrst start out and you have these big wads of $20 bills, it feels a bit illegal,” said Kevin Oliver, co-owner of Washington’s Finest Cannabis. Federal regulations prevent traditional banks from offering services to anyone associated with the cannabis industry, even though sales and possession of marijuana products are legal in more than half the states. This requires businesses to either use cash to pay their bills, taxes, employee paychecks and other purchases, or seek the services of certain state-based credit unions. In Washington, Numerica Credit Union was the ﬁrst credit union in the country to express an interest in working with cannabis clients, as early as May 2014.

“I had heard stories about violent crime associated with [the excess cash of] medical marijuana, so we put a team together to ﬁgure out how to provide banking to cannabis businesses in a safe and sound manner,” said Lynn Ciani, Numerica’s executive vice president and general counsel. “Numerica a is about building our communities, s, but also protecting our Federal communities.” Other credit unions and banks s have since followed suit; as of September 2017, more than300 local banks and nearly 100 credit it unions nationwide are providing g services to cannabis-related businesses, according to the U.S. S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. However this number is still 3.3 percent of the 11,867 ﬁnancial institutions nationwide.

institutions which handle these types of accounts. Numerica and Salal Credit Union are considered the largest, according to the state’s Department of Financial Institutions.

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federal policy and regulations still prohibit institutions from handling cannabis money, with the threat of federal enforcement and asset seizure. This has created conﬂict for banking businesses wanting to be part of the community but avoid federal trouble. Carmella Houston, vice president of business services for Salal Credit Union in Seattle, said the road “has been challenging.” The institution began working with Washington cannabis clients in June 2014. “We did a lot of research about the industry and applicable regulations. We had numerous in-depth conversations and presentations educating our board of directors and our regulators regarding the industry and we sought legal counsel,” she said. In addition to following federal guidelines, banks and credit unions may create their own strict guidelines and fee structures for clients. ”We do on-going monthly, quarterly and annual monitoring of the accounts reviewing various items each time. We also use a learned behavior compliance software program,” said Houston. Last year, Washington’s Liquor and Cannabis Board reported a majority of legal marijuana businesses had opened bank accounts and were able to pay taxes with a check or something besides cash. But there are still growers or retailers who either aren’t interested or can’t qualify for banking services. Now with California’s recreational sales quickly racking up since recreational cannabis became legal in January, the number of these cashonly operations will likely continue to grow. According to Beth Mills, spokesperson for the California Bankers Association, the biggest challenge the industry has seen a lack of clarity from the federal government about what banks can and can’t do.

“It’s a public safety issue when you’re going to have a multibillion dollar industry primarily operating in cash,” she said. “We feel very strongly this needs to be resolved one way or another.” A survey in 2017 by the California Growers Association found 75 percent of its members don’t have a bank account, and the ones who do have had three or more accounts closed in the past due to concerns about legality of their business. Other options besides traditional banking include PayQwick, a peer-topeer network used by some retailers, and public banks, which are insured by states, not the federal government. But both concepts have been slow to catch on. “We hear all these proposed solutions being offered up by state ofﬁcials,” said Mills. “Really, the solution is at the federal level.” Oliver, who is also the executive director for NORML’s Washington chapter and a national NORML board member, expects to see some sort of resolution or clariﬁcation coming from the federal government soon.

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He said NORML has established a good relationship with U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, WA, who sits on the House Banking and Financial Services Committee. “I would say that some of his support is even why we got ﬁnancial guidance, at least advice that banks can [serve cannabis customers],” said Oliver. “Prior to that, he really had no knowledge of the marijuana industry at all.”

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Oliver, a Numerica customer, said having access to ﬁnancial services goes a long way. “I think the idea of interstate and federal legalization is not so much a pipe dream anymore—it’s a matter of when, not if,” he said.

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CANNABIS NEWS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY

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the State of Nevada has received more than $30 million in tax revenue since recreational cannabis has been legal. This total comes from the $195 million sold by licensed retailers in the state’s first six months of legal operations. Nevada charges a 15 percent tax on wholesale marijuana products and 10 percent tax on retail sales. In July 2017, the recreational industry’s first month, the state received $3.7 million in tax revenue. In October, the monthly figure was $5.84 million paid in tax revenue and $37.9 million in sales. Nevada has already exceeded the first few months of Colorado’s legal sales, which reached $22 million in four months. Experts project Nevada’s market to be worth $622 million by 2020. Although not every county allows legal sales, the two most populous counties, Clark and Washoe counties, home of Las Vegas and Reno, have strong tourist activity. The state has authorized that a portion of tax revenue go toward education and substance treatment efforts. Industry experts also hope that the legal availability of cannabis in Nevada and California can cut down on black market activity between both states.

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SAN FRANCISCO – Football great Joe Montana has joined other pro athletes and celebrities as proponents of marijuana for fun and possible healing properties. During several interviews this winter, the Super Bowl MVP has emphasized that it’s a good opportunity for people to begin having serious conversations about the possible value of cannabis. “Legalization is picking up steam on a global level and I feel like now is the time to spread information about the curing capabilities of this plant. As with any medicine, increased accessibility comes with the need for education,” he said. Though his public statements about cannabis are new, his support of the industry isn’t. He owns a venture capital ﬁrm called Liquid 2 Ventures, which last summer, was part of a $4.1 million investment into HERB, a national cannabis online resource and technology platform which was seeking seed funding to expand its reach into the U.S. and Canada, and create more video content. One of HERB’s ﬁrst video projects was a collection of testimonials from other former NFL stars, such as Grant Mattos, Eben Britton, Marvin Washington and Leonard Marshall. The players described how marijuana products helped with chronic pain and reduced reliance on opiates.

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McConnell introduced a bill in late March that would allow states to regulate their own hemp industries. The Majority Leader from Kentucky said this bill would designate individual states as primary regulators for hemp, but with the cooperation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Several states now allow small pilot programs to grow hemp for industrial or food use. Kentucky has the thirdlargest amount of hemp acreages. “Hemp has played a foundational role in Kentucky’s agricultural heritage, and I believe that it can be an important part of our future,” McConnell said. “I believe that we are ready to take the next step and build upon the successes we’ve seen with Kentucky’s hemp pilot program.” The crop has a wide variety of uses, but its cultivation is not allowed by federal law due to its genetic similarities to marijuana. McConnell’s effort is joined by colleague Sen. Rand Paul and a few Democratic senators, and could be part of the 2018 Farm Bill. McConnell is in a good position to move the bill – along with his leadership status, he’s also member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

indicated that CBD, a compound in marijuana, can help strengthen bones and improve the healing of fractures. Published in The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research by researchers at Tel Aviv University and Hebrew University, the study showed that CBD can enhance the quantity of material that permits mineralization of bone tissue, making the bone harder to break in the future. The study included causing fractures in rats. Some received injections of CBD and THC, another compound in cannabis, some received CBD only, and some received nothing. Both group of CBD subjects had the same higher rates of healing. “We found CBD alone to be sufﬁciently effective in enhancing fracture healing,” said researcher Yankel Gabet. “Other studies have also shown CBD to be a safe agent, which leads us to believe that we should continue this line of study in clinical trials to assess its usefulness in improving human fracture healing.” Past studies there have shown that cannabis receptors in the brain and body can trigger bone formation and prevent bone loss. A related study from the Scripps Research Institute, published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, indicated that CBD can help addicts prevent relapse of drug and alcohol addiction.

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Whether you’re actively dieting, watching carbs or looking for ways to eat healthier, you may like this treat that’s good for you (it’s salad, right?) but also includes a taste of bacon for those who can’t/won’t quit meat products entirely. It will give a nice high and keep your health in check, or at least be a better alternative to eating the whole pan.

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Place marijuana on a tray and bake in oven for 240 degrees for about 20 minutes. This decarboxylates it, which activates the THC. Put into mason jar, then add bacon fat. If you have a sous vide immersion cooker, put jar in cooker and set at 180 degrees for 4 hours. If you’re using a stock pot, boil water and simmer, then set mason jar inside for three hours. Add more water if level drops. Once ﬁnished, remove jar and strain mixture through cheesecloth and set aside to cool.

Blend balsalmic vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, sage, lime zest, thyme, and ginger. Turn food processor or blender on and slowly add the infused bacon fat as it thickens. Keep adding bacon fat until desired thickness is reached. Place desired amount of arugula on each plate. Add parmesan cheese, seeds or nuts and pickled onion mixture, and pour dressing on top.

Pickled onions In sachet or coffee ﬁlter, combine pickling spice, mustard seeds and peppercorns. Then add sachet or ﬁlter to pot of vinegar and sugar. Slice red onion thinly and evenly. Bring mixture in pot to simmer, add sliced onions and cook for about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.

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