The Columbian, 30 Sep 2012 – NO: MEASURE IS REALLY A TRAP TO ENSNARE REGULAR USERS OF CANNABIS The first thing we all need to understand is that Initiative 502 does not "legalize" marijuana in the state of Washington. Every single law that makes marijuana illegal in this state will remain on the books. In fact, I-502 adds additions prohibitions, in the form of "per se" DUI laws on marijuana users that have far more serious consequences for both cannabis patients and recreational users.