Chapter 8.81
RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA REGULATIONS
Sections:
8.81.010 Purpose—Intent.
The Skamania County board of county commissioners hereby declares that it is necessary for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the people of Skamania County to enact under the police power of the county the following chapter providing regulations for recreational marijuana.
The purpose and intent of this chapter is to provide reasonable guidelines and establish conditions related to the use, production, processing, and/or retailing of recreational marijuana. (Ord. 2016-01, 3-15-16)
8.81.020 Applicability.
These regulations are in addition to, and do not replace, any regulations or restrictions imposed by the laws of the state of Washington or the United States, and are not intended to conflict with those laws, regulations or rules. This chapter shall apply to any person or entity licensed by the state of Washington as a recreational marijuana producer, processor, or retailer, as well as, where appropriate, any user of recreational marijuana. (Ord. 2016-01, 3-15-16)
8.81.030 Reserved.
8.81.040 Buffers.
The county hereby reduces the required buffers for marijuana producers and processors (not applicable to retailers) that are licensed by the state of Washington under Initiative No. 502 and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto:
A. The terms “marijuana producer,” “marijuana processor,” and “marijuana retailer” shall have the meaning set forth in RCW 69.50.101 and Chapter 314-55 WAC, as now adopted or hereafter amended.
B. State licensed marijuana producers, processors, and retailers shall not locate within one thousand feet of the perimeter of the grounds of any elementary or secondary school, playground, recreation center or facility, child care center, public park, public transit center or library, or any game arcade admission to which is not restricted to persons aged twenty-one years or older; provided, however, state licensed marijuana producers and processors located in government lots 2, 4, 9, and any adjustments to those lots in Skamania County, Washington (commonly known as the Wind River Business Park), may locate not fewer than one hundred feet from the facilities set forth above except elementary schools, secondary schools, and playgrounds. (Ord. 2016-01, 3-15-16)