uthor: Gregory Foster

Feedback on potential agency request legislation for social equity, smaller producers, and medical cannabis is due no later than Thursday September 4th.

The legislature asked the agency to explore “varying the marijuana excise tax rate based on product potency” and will be assisted by a broad spectrum of voices and BOTEC Analysis.

Proposed revisions to cannabis penalties will likely be shared this week in addition to regularly scheduled agency meetings.

Ecology lights up the Cannabis Science Task Force, the Board meets in Bothell, WSLCB’s taxation by potency workgroup convenes, plus a QA listen and learn forum.

The WSLCB was open to new approaches to regulating Washington state’s cannabis supply chain besides “seed-to-sale” traceability.

The PNW gears up for Seattle HEMPFEST starting Friday through the weekend.

The WSLCB planned a busy week of meetings following the signing of a constrained contract amendment with MJ Freeway.

Law enforcement consultants tasked with analyzing and recommending changes to the WSLCB Enforcement and Education Division heard from licensees and the public.

The Enforcement and Education Division receives focused attention this week from WSLCB leadership and the independent consultant hired to assess agency culture and practice.

Big fires caused by MJ Freeway’s modifications to Leaf Data Systems are mostly out but still smoldering, and actions taken in the heat of the moment may have downstream effects...