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Recreational Marijuana in Vancouver Presentation Title One-Year Update Subtitle (optional) March 2, 2015 Vancouver City Council Workshop Date Vancouver City Council Workshop/Public Hearing Bryan Snodgrass and Greg Turner Community and Economic Development Department Staff, Title Staff, Title Brent Boger, Assistant City Attorney Recreational Marijuana Update - 1

Key State Requirements • I-502 approved by Washington and Vancouver voters 2012 • Recreational marijuana from state-licensed producer, processer or retail sales facilities only, located at least 1,000 feet from existing schools, parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, child care centers, transit centers, libraries or arcades • State (Liquor Control Board) licensing also includes operational, advertising, record keeping, and property surveillance requirements, and annual renewal • Adult consumption on private property only • Up to six retail licenses in Vancouver Recreational Marijuana Update - 2

Vancouver Standards • Licensed retailers in Community and General Commercial zones and at least 300 feet from each other • Producers and processors in Light and Heavy Industrial zones • Requires City Business License, indoor facilities only, compliance with SWCAA odor standards, store product and cash in constructed or secured safe, close at 11 p.m. • Follows state interpretation of 1000 foot sensitive use issues • Uses existing land use review processes. Additional informal notice to neighborhoods through forwarding of pending state license notice. Recreational Marijuana Update - 3

Vancouver Experience • Four retailer stores open: – Main St. Marijuana, 2314 Main St – New Vansterdam, 6515 Mill Plain – High End Market Place, 1906 Broadway – The Herbery, 212 164th Avenue • Two stores in final state licensing stages at 2815 and 6018 St. Johns • Three producer/processors open, three in final state licensing • Approximately $7.5 million local sales, $1.8 million state excise tax, $150,000 sales taxes (LCB, DOR). • Retail prices declining, some now within 20% of black market Recreational Marijuana Update - 4

Vancouver Experience • Detectible impacts mainly local parking availability, particularly during initial store openings • 15 recreational marijuana related calls, all non-crime, reported by VPD through November • Limited code compliance issues • Overall local marijuana consumption levels unknown, and include medical as well as black market marijuana • Local medical activity unknown as state law requires no registration of medically authorized individuals, and no collective gardens have applied locally Recreational Marijuana Update - 5

Washington Experience • Similar state ramp-up after initial supply shortages • State licensing moving forward cautiously. – Not all local jurisdictions participating. – Battle Ground only other in Clark County. • Over 100 retail and 300 producer and processor licenses issued statewide, generating $95 million in sales and $23 million in state excise tax revenue. • No evidence of widespread security or public health incidents • No comprehensive assessments to date Recreational Marijuana Update - 6

Issues Going Forward • No staff recommendations for local marijuana regulatory changes, but marijuana marketplace and legal framework is change rapidly. Staff is monitoring the following developments:  State Legislative Changes. Several bills introduced in current session, few moving forward. SB 5417 would effectively distribute half of marijuana revenues to local governments, and allow for local discretion with 1000 foot setback. Recreational Marijuana Update - 7

Issues Going Forward continued  Vaporizers. Typically pen-sized devices allowing inhalation of aerosol derived by heating marijuana concentrate extracted from plants. These and E-cigarettes currently popular with youth are an emerging public health concern as they allow odorless, potent consumption not subject to smoking regulations.  Edibles. State law requires marijuana- infused products to be pre- approved, delineate individual serving sizes, contain evenly distributed psychoactive elements, not require refrigeration or sterilization, and not be especially appealing to children. No known problems, but products are rapidly evolving. Liquids, pill-like solids, and some pre-packaged cookies available locally. Recreational Marijuana Update - 8

Issues Going Forward continued  Lounges. Venues allowing on-site consumption apparently precluded by state prohibitions against public consumption of marijuana or indoor smoking. Law less clear if businesses effectively convert to private, members only clubs at certain times, or limit consumption to edible or infused products.  Oregon Marijuana. Recent voter initiative allows adult possession and use of up to one ounce or four plants of non-medical marijuana beginning July 2015. State licensing of stores to begin in 2016. Recreational Marijuana Update - 9

Questions and Discussion Bryan Snodgrass, Community & Economic Development Dept. 360-487-7946 bryan.snodgrass@cityofvancouver.us City recreational project website: http://www.cityofvancouver.us/I-502 Washington Liquor Control Board I-502 website: To request other formats, please contact: City Manager’s Office http://liq.wa.gov/marijuana/I-502 (360) 487-8600 | WA Relay: 711 Amanda.Delapena@cityofvancouver.us Recreational Marijuana Update - 10