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Washington State <br /> ‘,6-4- <br /> Liquor Contro Board <br /> Frequently Asked Questions about the 1-502 Proposed Rules • <br /> Topic: Initiative 502 <br /> Updated: September 4, 2013 <br /> Note:New questions and answers are indicated with an asterisk* <br /> Licensing <br /> When can I get my license? <br /> We will begin accepting applications for all three license types(producer, processor and retailer)for 30 <br /> days on November 16,2013 and expect to begin issuing licenses,at the earliest, in December/January <br /> 2013. Due to the anticipated turnout and rush to obtain a license it is possible that the process may take <br /> longer than the projected 90 days. The best way to stay up to date on the implementation process and <br /> when the applications become available is to register for email notifications on the WSLCB website. <br /> Why are you only accepting applications for 30 days? <br /> Opening up the licensing window for 30 days affords anyone who is qualified to apply for a license the <br /> opportunity to do so.Whether you are a small grower or larger company you will be given the same <br /> opportunity to get a license.Closing the window after 30 days allows the Board the opportunity to assess <br /> the market and see what changes, if any, are needed regarding the number of licenses.The Board may <br /> also reopen the window at its discretion. <br /> *When can I get an application? <br /> Application documents will be available, both online and in hard copy, sometime after the Board accepts <br /> the proposed rules,which is scheduled for October 16. <br /> *What do I have to do to start my application? <br /> To start the application process, and qualify within the 30 day licensing window, you will need to have a <br /> location and have filed your application with Business Licensing Services. <br /> How many producer and processor licenses will be issued? <br /> Presently the WSLCB does not intend to limit the amount of producer or processor licenses it will issue. <br /> The LCB will open a 30 day window in September where anyone can apply, and qualified applicants will <br /> receive licenses. <br /> *Can I have more than one license? <br /> Any entity and/or principles within an entity are limited to no more than three marijuana licenses. Retail <br /> marijuana license holders are limited to no more than three retail licenses with no more than 33%of the <br /> allowed licenses in any county or city. <br /> *Why did you limit the number of licenses per licensee? <br /> Limiting the number of licenses any one entity can hold reduces the possibility that any one entity can <br /> singlehandedly control the market. <br /> * How many retail licenses will be issued? <br /> 334 retail licenses will be issued.The number of retail locations was determined using a formula that <br /> distributes the number of locations proportionate to the most populous cities within each county. <br /> 14 <br />