Adults in Washington who receive their COVID-19 vaccinations are eligible to get free marijuana.
Licensed marijuana dealers in the Pacific Northwest state will receive an allowance from the government to give one pre-rolled joint per COVID-19 vaccine dose to customers who receive their shots at in-store vaccine clinics from June 7 to July 12 as part of its Joints for Jabs program, the Liquor and Cannabis Board announced Monday.
“The LCB received multiple requests from cannabis retail licensees to engage in promotions to support state vaccination efforts,” the board said in a press release.
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Washington is one of many states to offer an incentive for vaccination. Some states, such as Maryland and Ohio, entered vaccinated people’s names in a lottery. On May 15, Washington joined New Jersey to offer its citizens free beer with proof of vaccination.
“Participating cannabis retailers may only provide a pre-roll joint, and no other product may be provided as part of this allowance,” the board said.
Washington state legalized recreational marijuana use in 2012.
Joints are required to be given out at vaccine appointments only. A Washington resident can not get the marijuana by walking into a marijuana retailer and showing proof of vaccination, unlike the alcohol program.
The program also requires dealers to keep a record of those who receive their joints at clinics. Recipients must be 21 years of age or older.
Private hospital groups in Arizona debuted a similar program at the beginning of June. Residents may go to participating sites to get free joints as well as edibles, according to USA Today.
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Approximately 46% of Washington residents are fully vaccinated, according to Johns Hopkins University.
