WA SB5650

Counties may impose an excise tax of up to 2% on retail sales of cannabis concentrates, useable cannabis, and cannabis-infused products, subject to voter approval at a special or general election

Cities may impose the same 2% tax only if their county has not done so by July 1, 2027; a county and city within that county cannot impose the tax concurrently

Tax can be imposed for up to seven consecutive years and may be reimposed for additional seven-year periods with voter approval

Revenue distribution: 15% goes to the county, with the remainder distributed proportionally to jurisdictions where licensed cannabis retailers are physically located

The Liquor and Cannabis Board will collect the tax on behalf of local governments and may deduct up to 1% for administration and collection expenses