Washington legal term
Cannabis researcher in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Cannabis researcher” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Cannabis researcher” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Cannabis researcher" means a person licensed by the board to produce, process, and possess cannabis for the purposes of conducting research on cannabis and cannabis-derived drug products. (RCW 69.50.101)
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