Preparing for a legal interstate cannabis market.

HB 2504 prepares Washington for a future legal interstate cannabis market by establishing requirements that would apply once federal law allows interstate cannabis trade. It mandates that cannabis entering Washington from other states or countries must be distributed through state-licensed processors and undergo third-party testing before retail sale. The bill also specifies that Washington cannot accept out-of-state cannabis until federal law changes and the state’s cannabis board authorizes such transactions. This legislation affects licensed cannabis processors and retailers, setting a framework for compliance if and when interstate commerce becomes legal. The bill does not change current state laws but creates a pathway for future implementation.