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Applications for new cannabis-related licenses (including medical, retailers, producers, and processors) are NOT being accepted at this time. In order to begin a cannabis-related business, you must assume a cannabis license from an existing business.
You must assume an existing owner’s license to obtain a cannabis processor, producer, or retailer endorsement.
Licensing requirements and additional supporting documents:
State endorsement |
Fee |
---|---|
Cannabis Producer | $250 |
Cannabis Processor |
$250 |
Cannabis Retailer |
$250 |
Medical Cannabis | $0 |
Required for the licensee to commercially produce wholesale food items infused with cannabis, cannabis extracts, or cannabis concentrates to cannabis retailers.
You must already have a valid Cannabis Processor endorsement issued to you by the Liquor and Cannabis Board before you apply for the Cannabis-Infused Edibles Processor endorsement.
The Food Safety Program of the Washington State Department of Agriculture regulates the Cannabis-Infused Edibles Processor License. RCW 69.07.200
Issuance of the endorsement requires review, inspection and approval by Washington Department of Agriculture. Call 360-902-1876 for questions specific to the regulation of this endorsement.
Required for the licensee to produce, process, or possess cannabis in order to conduct scientific research on marijuana and cannabis-derived products.
Stay up to date on the development of cannabis endorsements including: transportation and research and cooperative registrations, join the LCB listserv.
Required for the licensee to physically transport or deliver cannabis, cannabis concentrates, and cannabis-infused products between licensed cannabis businesses within Washington state.
Stay up to date on the development of cannabis endorsements including: transportation, research, and cooperative registrations, by joining the LCB listserv.
To update the governing people or percentages owned for an existing cannabis business:
Send a web message through My DOR. Once processed you can make a payment through your My DOR account online, or a request for the $75 will be mailed to the mailing address.
File a paper application. Cannabis change of locations are not available online at this time.
State tax registration | $0 |
Registering your business name as a trade name | $5 |
Business License Application fee | Variable fee |
Add a state endorsement to your business
Apply for a new business license
Online assistance
Setting up your business licensing and tax account
How to add a state endorsement
Complete the licensing requirements above and mail to: