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I think the ATM isn't actually dispensing cash. You're doing an ATM transaction for a certain amount of money, but what you're actually getting is weed.

It's not just "You can buy with cash, and we conveniently have an ATM available to get cash if you didn't go to your bank."

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It's not just "You can buy with cash, and we conveniently have an ATM available to get cash if you didn't go to your bank."

I have heard from a very reliable source that the ATMs in most weed shops on the Eastside of Seattle dispense cash because you're going to be required to pay with cash at the counter. There are allegedly a few exceptions, but the majority of shops accept only cash and the ATM dispenses bills.

Out of the 15+ SWIM has been to in WA state, SWIM has never seen a dispensary take anything but physical cash (bills and coins).

Nope, it's just a regular ATM operated by a 3rd party company. You get cash from it then give them the cash. The store will also often reimburse for the ATM fee.

Nope, see other comments. My interpretation is correct.

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