19 businesses apply to sell medical marijuana in Whatcom

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board has received applications from 19 businesses that want to sell medical marijuana in Whatcom County.

The board has so far approved six medical endorsements. All are existing stores that have a license to sell recreational pot.

Among those getting endorsements is 2020 Solutions, which has two stores in Bellingham.

“We saw the need to serve medical patients in our stores as the medical market changes dramatically,” said Aaron Nelson, senior vice president of operations for 2020 Solutions.

Nelson…