\”Washington has been a pioneer in the cannabis industry, becoming one of the first two states to legalize recreational cannabis in 2012, alongside Colorado. Under Initiative 502, adults over the age of 21 can legally possess up to 1 ounce of cannabis, 16 ounces of cannabis-infused edibles, 72 ounces of cannabis-infused liquids, or 7 grams of cannabis concentrates. The state’s cannabis market has flourished, with licensed dispensaries offering a wide range of products, including flower, edibles, concentrates, and topicals. Washington also has a well-established medical cannabis program, which predates recreational legalization.
Medical patients can possess larger amounts of cannabis and grow up to six plants for personal use. The state’s regulatory framework is one of the most developed in the country, with strict testing requirements to ensure product safety and quality. Washington’s cannabis industry generates significant tax revenue, much of which is directed toward public health and education programs. As a leader in the national cannabis market, Washington continues to set the standard for cannabis regulation and safety.\”
Washington most commonly refers to:
- George Washington (1732–1799), the first president of the United States
- Washington (state), a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States
- Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States
- A metonym for the federal government of the United States
- Washington metropolitan area, the metropolitan area centered on Washington, D.C.
Washington may also refer to:
English
Noun
washington (uncountable) (playground games, Philippines, chiefly Baguio)
- Synonym of agawan base (a team game)
Tagalog
Etymology
From English Washington.
Pronunciation
- (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /ˈwaʃiŋton/ [ˌwaː.ʃɪn̪ˈt̪on̪]
- IPA(key): (no palatal assimilation) /ˈwasjiŋton/ [ˌwas.jɪn̪ˈt̪on̪]
- Rhymes: -aʃiŋton, (no palatal assimilation
