The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is the primary adult use cannabis regulatory authority in the State of Washington. The executive agency, which also regulates alcohol, tobacco, and vapor products in Washington state, is overseen by a three member board appointed by the Governor to six-year terms. The Board holds regular public meetings and work sessions with stakeholders, makes policy and budget decisions, and adjudicates contested license applications and enforcement actions on licensees. Board members are also responsible for hiring the agency's Director, who manages day-to-day operations.
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) Alcohol Advisory Council (AAC) was formed to engage with liquor, beer, wine, and spirits stakeholders in a public setting to discuss the agency’s policies and issues of concern. Chaired by Board Member Jane Rushford, the AAC membership is primarily composed of representatives from licensee trade groups, but has also included hospitality industry, grocer, and tribal perspectives.