Oak Harbor’s first marijuana retail store hopes to offer edibles and smokables by April 20 ­— or four-twenty.

The date, significant because 4:20 has become known as the universal time to smoke pot, seemed appropriate, according to the potential new owners of Kaleafa.

If Kaleafa meets all the necessary state requirements, the store will open at its State Highway 20 location next to Floor Show on the north end of Oak Harbor.

The store is expecting its final state inspection April 7 according to owner and general manager Brent Qualls.

“We’re hitting the ground running,” Qualls said. “You have to jump through all the hoops. We’re working around the clock to get ready.”

One of three partners who operate as W & L Holdings, Qualls is a Kirkland resident who has long admired Whidbey Island. He and his partners, William Widmer and Mike Latante, put in a few applications with the state including Marysville and Redmond locations where there were lottery scenarios.

“It’s beautiful up there,” Qualls said. “I couldn’t be happier.”

Qualls also said that while their original location on Midway Boulevard did not meet regulations, the City of Oak Harbor has been helpful in making their new location work.

“The city has been very cooperative,” said Qualls. “They’ve welcomed us with open arms.”

A tenant improvement permit has been issued by the city for the future site of the marijuana retail store, according to Steve Powers, community development director.

However, the city will not be allowed to issue an occupancy permit for the location until they received a copy of the state’s permit.

“The key part is complying with all the state regulations; that’s demonstrated by the state license,” Powers said.

In addition to selling dried marijuana for smoking, Qualls said he bought a deli case to hold all types of edibles including fudge, brownies, caramels, candy, cannabis-infused drinks and other products. He said Kaleafa  staff will work closely with their processors and manufacturers to offer a wide variety of products.

It is Qualls’ plan to become integrated within the business community and showcase local art on the store walls.

Recreational marijuana shops, Whidbey Island Cannabis Company and Green Dragon, already have opened on South Whidbey.