HB 2003 Summary

• Permits adults 21 and older to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana, grow up to 5 plants, and purchase marijuana accessories without legal penalties.

• Establishes a regulatory framework for four types of marijuana establishments (cultivation facilities, testing facilities, product manufacturing facilities, and retail stores) requiring annual state registration.

• Imposes a $50 per ounce excise tax on marijuana sales from cultivation facilities to retail stores or manufacturers, with revenue directed to education (30%), substance abuse treatment (10%), public health education (10%), and the general fund (50%).

• Prohibits smoking marijuana in public places (civil penalty up to $500) and prohibits minors from possessing marijuana or using false identification to purchase it (class 1 misdemeanor).

• Requires the Department of Health Services to adopt implementing rules within 180 days, including registration procedures, security requirements, labeling standards, and restrictions on advertising.