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Committee considers limited cooperatives for licensed cannabis producers, cap set at three licenses

Washington State Senate Labor and Commerce Committee · February 23, 2026
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Summary

A striking amendment to HB 1941 would let licensed cannabis producers form agricultural cooperatives for collective processing, handling, and marketing while capping representation at three producer licenses to limit consolidation.

The Senate Labor & Commerce Committee heard a striking amendment to Engrossed House Bill 19-41 that would permit licensed cannabis producers to form agricultural associations or cooperatives to collectively process, handle, and market cannabis products, subject to limits intended to prevent consolidation.

Committee staff explained the amendment replaces a prior 30% licensed-canopy restriction with a simpler cap: no single cooperative…

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