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.
Kathy Hoffman, Policy and Rules Manager, from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board will highlight how rule making occurs and how coalitions can get involved in the rule-making process. Participants will understand how rules are developed and influenced by advocates. Additionally, the presentation will address marketing advertising regulation and enforcement, accessing data sets and ways to advocate within the LCB rule adoption process.
Please share with community prevention and public health partners who are interested in learning how advocates can and do play an active role in the adoption of rules at the LCB.
Athena Message Board Event Posting (Sep 11, 2020)