The mission of the Washington Association for Substance Misuse And Violence Prevention (WASAVP) is to unite prevention advocates in Washington State to create safe and healthy communities through prevention of substance misuse and violence.
Prevention improved the quality of these people's lives.
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New!!! - Guidance for implenting local "Fan Zone"
alcohol sales for HB 1515 - World Cup activities
This information still needs to be developed. But the approach will be for new guidance documents like this to be posted on the Events and Announcements page and be featured as part of a blog post. After a period of time (TBD) we will transfer the guidance document to a list of documents on the be the short list of legislative priorities with a link to a document on the WASAVP Google Drive page with additional details. (Click here for more information. This will link to a document uploaded to WASAVP's Google Page.)
New!!! - Guidance for responding to changes in cannabis retailer advertising from passage of SSB 5206
Starting January 1, 2026, local governments—cities, towns, and counties—will take over regulation of cannabis retailer trade name signs from the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB).
This is a big change. Local governments will enforce state rules and can also make stricter regulations if they choose.
The law sets maximum limits on signage, but many communities haven’t yet made local rules.
This is a chance for prevention coalitions and community groups to help shape how cannabis advertising is handled locally.
Many people in public health or prevention may not be familiar with how sign rules are made. This document - Deciding What To Do About Cannabis Retail Advertising In Your Community – A Guideline for a Community Process - provides guidance and practical suggestions for local groups to get involved.
