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WA HB1941

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Morgan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Licensed cannabis producers may form associations or cooperatives and engage in collective activities under RCW 24.34.010, which governs agricultural cooperatives
  • Cannabis is classified as an agricultural product for purposes of the cooperative statute, allowing cannabis producers to join farmers, ranchers, dairy farmers, and fruit growers in forming such associations
  • Cooperatives must operate for mutual member benefit and either limit members to one vote regardless of ownership stake, or cap dividends at 8% annually
  • Associations may collectively process, prepare for market, handle, and market cannabis in intrastate commerce, and may share marketing agencies
  • Amends RCW 69.50.325 (cannabis producer licensing) and RCW 24.34.010 (agricultural cooperative associations)

Legislative Description

Authorizing agricultural cooperatives for cannabis producers.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2026
Labor & Commerce2/17/2026
Rules1/22/2026
Agriculture and Natural Resources2/11/2025

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