House Bill 1772 would prohibit the sale of products combining alcohol and cannabis or any form of THC
The Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill from Rep. Kevin Waters on Tuesday that would prohibit the sale of products combining alcohol and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
House Bill 1772 is Waters first bill to pass the House as a freshman lawmaker. The bill would make it illegal to manufacture, import, offer, or sell in Washington a consumable product that contains cannabis or any form of THC in combination with beer, wine, spirits, or any other type of liquor in the same product.
“This bill hits close to home for me. Mixing alcohol and THC can be dangerous and I have seen this firsthand,” said Waters, R-Stevenson. “There is a tragic example of a high school student in my district losing her life because of a driver who was intoxicated after combining alcohol and THC.
“Cannabis and alcohol are both depressant drugs and the Food and Drug Administration warns that alcohol may worsen sedation and drowsiness when combined with THC,” added Waters. “Brewers agree these types of products are inappropriate and they support a ban.
“There is a concern that over the next several years these types of products could become more prevalent and more difficult to stop, particularly if federal regulations change. This bill helps Washington get ahead of that problem.”
The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
The 105-day 2023 legislative session is scheduled to end on April 23.
Information provided by Washington State House Republicans, houserepublicans.wa.gov
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