Hundreds of new laws will take effect in Washington on June 6

New limits on carrying guns openly in public, loosened restrictions on police pursuing suspects, a shorter time period for mortuaries to store unclaimed human remains, and a ban on octopus farming.

What do all these topics have in common? They’re covered by some of the 310 laws set to take effect in Washington this Thursday.

Most bills passed during the legislative session and signed by Gov. Jay Inslee go into effect 90 days after lawmakers gavel out for the year. This year, that day is June 6.

Here’s a look at some of the changes coming your way later this week.

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