USA - Washington

Background and research from Cannabis Observer about WSLCB's recently announced re-interpretation of rules regarding marijuana infused edibles (MIEs).

Observations from the September 26th JLARC I-900 Subcommittee public hearing for the SAO's performance audit of the WSLCB.

Observations from the September 19th WSLCB Special Board Caucus including legislative program updates, the home delivery study, & medically compliant products.

Takeaways on the newest MJ Freeway contract amendment and algorithms that would automatically flag suspicious transactions in traceability data.

The Director of Legislative Relations requested Board approval for five agency request bills to be put forward in next year's legislative session.

Citizens came out to speak to board members about cannabis labeling, collaboration with medical cannabis patients, and pesticide use.

Medically compliant products, the penalty matrix for traceability violations, and financier vetting were debated by the Board.

The Board considered feedback from stakeholders about budtender permits and looked at cannabis testing lab accreditation.

Board Member Ollie Garrett talked about agency enforcement practices and research into minority ownership of cannabis licenses.

The Board and staff engaged in a lengthy dialogue around the new CR-101 on quality assurance testing and product requirements.