Washington

News By Press Release Posted on October 26, 2020 Half a dozen of Viola’s ultra premium Strains to be made available Viola, a nationwide leader in the production and sale of premium quality cannabis products, founded by NBA veteran Al Harrington, today announced its official entry into Washington State. As states continue to legalize cannabis, Viola is breaking ground with expanded territory into the Pacific Northwest furthering the mission to grow its portfolio across the United States. A peek concentrate market, Washington kicks off the brand’s expansion in the west as the largest Black-owned MSO in the United States, doubling […]

About a quarter of a million people currently work part-time or full-time in the cannabis industry according to Leafly.com and those numbers are expected to grow significantly as marijuana legalization expands into new states and as nascent markets become more established. California, by dint of sheer size, as well as its long history of legal medical marijuana, represents the state with most cannabis jobs. Washington state and Colorado, the first two to legalize recreational use, are next on the list. Even more conservative states like Oklahoma are on track to add thousands of jobs in cannabis. top 10 cannabis job […]

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has issued a warning to retail cannabis stores in the state about an ongoing scam strategy that has been happening for more than a year, according to the alert. Called the “fire extinguisher scam,” the perpetrators contact store employees via VOIP, a technology that allows users to make calls over the internet rather than regular phones, and impersonate the store’s owner or their attorney. “Because the cannabis store employees truly believe they are communicating directly with the owner of the shop or their attorney, they have fallen for the scam.” — Excerpt, […]

  Check out our job seeker’s guide to Washington marijuana jobs and cannabis careers to learn how to get hired in one of the industry’s most robust markets. Our guide covers Washington marijuana laws, estimated job count, different cannabis careers, and tips on how to get hired. What’s the Law? Washington has been at the forefront of marijuana legalization for years. In November 2012, the state was one of the first to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Medical cannabis use had been legal since 1998. Under the law, adults age 21 and older can buy and possess up to […]

Do you want to know how to become a budtender in Washington? Our article covers basic things you need to know about this 420 career. Washington State has both recreational and medical cannabis programs. It’s vital to know the requirements you need to get hired in a pot shop. What Does a Budtender Do? Medical and adult-use budtenders have similar duties. Both positions are expected to help users find cannabis products. You must know about industry trends and the plant’s effects. Customers may ask you for suggestions for a specific condition. It’s helpful to know the differences between strains and […]