Sen. Maralyn Chase, D-Edmonds, has joined 15 other Washington state legislators—all Democrats—in support of Initiative 502, which would legalize, tax and regulate marijuana for adults 21 and over.

I-502 will appear on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.

“Initiative 502 will free up law enforcement resources needed to combat violent crime,” said Rep. Luis Moscoso in a news release from New Approach Washington, which supports the initiative.

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