(1) The commission shall obtain cannabis through whatever means it deems most appropriate and consistent with regulations promulgated by the United States food and drug administration, the drug enforcement agency, and the national institute on drug abuse, and pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

(2) The commission may use cannabis which has been confiscated by local or state law enforcement agencies and has been determined to be free from contamination.

(3) The commission shall distribute the analyzed cannabis to approved practitioners and/or institutions in accordance with rules promulgated by the commission.

Intent—Finding—2022 c 16: See note following RCW 69.50.101.