USA - Washington

University of Washington researchers spoke about recommending policies regarding high THC cannabis concentrates ahead of a legislatively mandated report on the subject.

The board considered the future of advisory councils, how to proceed with social equity task force recommendations, and a recent cannabis law book edited in part by an agency AAG.

Cannabis social equity task force staff described adopted recommendations and those still in progress before responding to questions about data and goals of the group.

2022 legislative session preparations continue as pre-filing of bills begins on Wednesday, interim actions were wrapped up, and required reports filed.

A cannabis researcher from WSU went over academic developments around safety, economic development, health, and agriculture before answering attendee questions.

The head of the Office of Health Professions talked about the medical cannabis program, addressed a study of patient tax exemptions, and discussed patient trends.

While many meetings were cancelled or not scheduled for the holiday week, a new working group at WSDA would consider revisions to the penalty matrix for pesticide violations.

Staff reviewed the imminent transition from the existing cannabis traceability provider to a WSLCB reporting system scheduled for December 6th - despite expressed concerns.

Senators learning about delta-8-THC and other novel cannabinoids found the lack of control around youth access “very alarming” as they questioned WSLCB and CANNRA leaders.

The lobbyist for WSLCB gave an update on staff engagement with lawmakers and progress on two draft bills with associated budget requests being prepared for the governor’s office.