Joseph Dennison

Engl 317
3/2/19
Textual Outline

Title: Cannabis in Washington

Introduction: The growth of the cannabis industry has increased dramatically for only half a
decades time.
Supporting Point 1: The market for regulated, non-medical marijuana sales has reached over
$500 million dollars in excise taxes. (Visualized Number)
Supporting Point 2: The retail level excise tax has reached 37% since Q3 2015. (Isotype)
Support Point 3: The prize for cannabis has decreased from $23,464 per pound in Q3 2014 to
$8,221 per pound in Q2 2016. (Line Graph)
Support Point 4: Today in marijuana licensing, there are 1205 producers, 504 retailers, 221
processor, and 17 transportation licenses. (Pie Chart)
Support Point 5: In 2017, the sales numbers are $1,371,862,186. (bar graph for 2014 to 2018)
Conclusion: Did you think cannabis is a legitimate business?

Sources:
https://adai.washington.edu/wadata/marijuana.htm; University of Washington: Alcohol & Drug
Abuse Institute
https://data.lcb.wa.gov/; Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board