Re: “Do not let efforts to control high-potency pot go up in smoke” [Jan. 24, Opinion]:
I personal a hashish processing firm and it’s clear that the efficiency of hashish is so excessive that it hurts folks. That is not what anybody needed once we voted to legalize hashish.
The concept that business can police this challenge is ludicrous. We’d like laws to deal with this.
Authorized hashish is healthier for Washington state than unlawful hashish. Authorized hashish is examined for efficiency and security by state-authorized amenities. Security can’t be assured with unlawful hashish.
How a lot THC is an excessive amount of? This isn’t a straightforward query. The most effective answer is to create a tax construction primarily based on power stage. The bottom power (0-20%) might be taxed on the present fee of round 30%. The subsequent stage (20%-50%) can be taxed at 75% and the final stage (higher than 50%) can be taxed at 200%.
A tax primarily based on power could also be the most effective answer to cope with the general public well being issues. I additionally assume that it’s in our curiosity for us within the business. If the efficiency challenge will not be resolved, there’ll by no means be severe conversations about legalizing hashish on the federal stage.
Erik Cullen, Seattle, Parks and Recreation Hashish