A Washington state House bill wants to create a pilot program for a legal marijuana home-delivery service in Seattle. 

Here’s how it would work. 

The pilot program proposed by state legislators would allow five existing licensed recreational marijuana stores in Seattle to offer delivery services to Washington state residents over the age of 21, according to Mayor Ed Murray’s office. The pilot program would also provide a framework for delivery requirements, employee training and enforcement. 

The bill’s first reading was January 12.

Here’s the reason behind it, according to the mayor.  

The mayor’s office said despite current law, various online operations have been offering illegal delivery services, undercutting Washington state’s voter-approved legal marijuana market. 

“We must address illegal delivery services that are undermining I-502 and allow responsible businesses to offer delivery service in Seattle,” said Murray. “The proposed pilot delivery program, along with increased enforcement of existing marijuana laws,...