It has been 11 years since the state of Washington legalized the recreational use and sale of marijuana. Now, there are two bills aiming to address high-potency cannabis products. "The cannabis industry has made it very clear they are not interested in prevention; they're interested in profit," said Rep. Lauren Davis, D-Shoreline. Strong words from Rep. Davis who is proposing two bills this legislative session. Right now, buyers pay a 37% excise tax on cannabis products, the first bill would raise that as much as 65% on products with at least 60% in potency. It also requires warning labels for those products and prohibits sales to anyone under 25. "Research study after research study, particularly in the last several years showing these products cause psychotic disorders, particularly in individuals under the age of 25," said Davis. Read the full story here: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/bills-pushing-regulate-high-potency-cannabis-marijuana-thc-washington-state/281-b4a4d350-9329-40d4-9307-ca051e405c0b