Cannabis surplus questions arise in Washington state

Cannabis surplus questions arise in Washington state

OLYMPIA, Wash. - A recent cannabis market study presented to the Washington State Legislature is raising concerns about the whereabouts of surplus cannabis products.

Washington State Study Finds Cannabis Production Far Outpaces Sales, Raises Concerns About Surplus Product

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A new report presented to Washington lawmakers shows the state produced far more marijuana in 2023 than it sold, prompting concerns about where the excess product is ending up. According to the Washington State Institute for Public Policy, marijuana production in 2023 was two to three times greater than what was purchased by consumers. Yet the state Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has no clea…