Licensing is a major governmental function that is critical for the economy. Almost every business requires a license to operate and one fifth of workers hold an occupational license. For most industries, licensing is fairly routine, but what about an industry coming out of the shadows? Washington State was the first to legalize recreational marijuana use in 2012. This Nextgov Webcast tells the story of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, which pioneered the regulation of this new industry, with innovative uses of technology and lessons that are useful to any licensing agency
