Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
The FBI won’t conduct nationwide background checks on people applying to operate a legal marijuana business in Washington state in stark contrast to the handling of applicants in Colorado, the Associated Press reports.
The FBI’s refusal to conduct the checks surprised officials in Washington because the federal agency does similar background checks in Colorado, where marijuana also is legal for recreational use.
The inconsistent practices of the FBI worries some.
Others in Washington state are worried that people with egregious criminal histories will end up with pot licenses.
