WACA - Spring Meeting - 2022

A Litmus Test for Impairing Cannabinoids and Cannabis ImpairmentOur panelists will discuss the challenges of translating the knowns and unknowns of basic pharmacology, chemistry, and medicine into science-based policy regarding when a substance or mixture of substances has the potential to be impairing. Focus will be placed on what it means to be impaired or … Continued

Update from WA Department of AgricultureWe will be joined by representatives of the WSDA to give an update on organic certification for cannabis, hemp regulations, lab accreditation update, and a new hemp in food study. from the draft event agenda (June 3, 2022) Panelists

Legislator of the Year Award and Q&AThe policymaking environment has seen more divisiveness than ever before. WACA recognizes elected leaders who have been islands of steady, reasoned, fact-driven leadership in the storm. from the draft event agenda (June 3, 2022) Recipients Drew MacEwen, WA Representative (R-35) Derek Stanford, WA Senator (D-1)

Legislative Round RobinAfter two years staring at a monitor watching the legislative process, we want to encourage attendees to meet their elected leaders in person. During this Round Robin, conference attendees will meet in small groups with legislative leaders representing the State House, the State Senate and from both sides of the political aisle. from … Continued

Beyond Public Comment: Our Real Work TogetherBuilding understanding and trust to work collaboratively with our regulator is a priority for WACA. Our policy conference will kick off with your discussions on the challenges facing the industry and how you see the industry developing over the next decade. LCB staff and leadership will be in small … Continued

Speakers Rick Garza, WSLCB Director David Postman, WSLCB Chair