People lose lots of things on the bus—like pot. And when those things are illegal, of course, bus drivers don’t return them. But given that Washington State voters legalized the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana last year, now, apparently, pot needs to go back to its rightful stoner. King County Metro issued a “policy bulletin” this week concerning unattended pot found on the bus (.pdf), adding a new chapter to their drivers’ policy manual that reads as follow:
Marijuana: If the quantity is less than one ounce, treat it as a normal lost and found item. If you are uncomfortable having this on your coach, call the coordinator. A district supervisor, if available, will respond and transport the item to lost and found. If the quantity is clearly more than one ounce, call the coordinator and ask for assistance from Metro Transit Police, who will meet the coach and take possession of the substance. If you are unsure of the quantity, call the coordinator and let him or her know that you are unsure.
Elections have consequences—wonderful consequences!
“Think of the lines outside lost and found every morning looking to claim their lost weed,” says Slog tipper Doug. So remember, Seattle, if you left your weed on the bus, try calling Metro’s lost and found line.