Washington State I-502

Washington State I-502 is a ballot initiative passed in November 2012 that legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults aged 21 and over. It established a regulated system for the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis, allowing licensed businesses to grow and sell marijuana. I-502 also implemented a framework for taxation, with revenues designated for public health, education, and substance abuse programs. The initiative aimed to reduce the criminalization of marijuana and ensure safety and quality control in the cannabis market, while also addressing concerns about drug-impaired driving.