Quote Originally Posted by smilee101
Nope sorry your wrong my friend, there are co ops all over seattle that operate LEGALLY!!! Are you even from Washington? I know I am a MMP and have a dispensary that I use. SO yes it is legal and there are at least three that I know of just right off the top of my head. SO..... I hope this helps.
The existence of co-ops does not necessarily mean that there are provisions in the WA mmj laws which cover them - they are not necessarily and automatically legal just because they exist.

As we've seen in nearly every MMJ state, there are those who are willing to push the envelope. There are probably a variety of reasons why people are willing to take those risks, such as ambiguous language in the relevant laws, the laws may not be well-defined and well-tested and there are not many examples of case precedent, it's a booming niche that's not yet saturated, etc.

Most of us have probably heard at least one example of someone who thought they were perfectly well within the law, only to find themselves embroiled in legal action by state or federal agencies that don't agree with that assessment.

If you are looking to start or join a coop or dispensary, you need to be prepared to be harassed or arrested, whether you believe it's 100% legal or not. It's a high-risk proposition, and should only be undertaken if you are willing to spend time in jail and/or court to prove yourself right.