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Prior legislation: Ord. 2023-01.
The following Revised Code of Washington (RCW) sections, as currently enacted or as hereafter amended or recodified from time to time, are hereby adopted by reference and shall be given the same force and effect as if set forth herein in full:
Definitions – Legend Drugs.
Possession of Legend Drugs Without Prescription or Order.
Definitions.
Unlawful Inhalation – Exception.
Possession of Certain Substances Prohibited, When.
Sale of Certain Substances Prohibited, When.
Penalty.
Definitions.
Drug Paraphernalia – Definitions.
Counterfeit Substances – Penalty.
Possession of Controlled Substances – Penalty – Possession of Usable Cannabis, Cannabis Concentrate, or Cannabis-Infused Product – Delivery.
Possession of Forty Grams or Less of Marijuana – Penalty.
Prohibited Acts: E-Penalties.
Drug Paraphernalia – Selling or Giving – Penalty.
Opening Package of or Consuming Marijuana, Useable Marijuana, or Marijuana-Infused Product in View of General Public – Penalty.
(Ord. 2023-16 § 1)
The state of Washington, by enactment of Chapter 69.51A RCW, has recognized the medical benefits of prescribed cannabis and has legalized medical cannabis use when appropriately prescribed and obtained. The city of Richland hereby adopts Chapter 69.51A RCW as it currently exists or as it may be amended in regard to legalized medical cannabis and any affirmative defenses therein.
(Ord. 2023-16 § 1)