No cannabis policymaking events were scheduled during the Fourth of July holiday week as officials granted themselves a respite from busy rulemaking calendars.
Here’s a look at cannabis-related policymaking events on the calendar in the week ahead.
Monday July 1st
At publication time, no cannabis-related policymaking events were scheduled.
Tuesday July 2nd
WSLCB - Board Caucus
The weekly Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) Board Caucus was cancelled.
- [ Event Details ]
- Despite a thin agenda for the caucus on Tuesday June 25th, the board had an interesting discussion before deciding to lower public commenter time, Member Ollie Garrett hinted at a new draft of the social equity scoring rubric under development, and Member Jim Vollendroff discussed attending a drug policy conference in Québec the day before the first industry-specific focus group on “high THC” cannabis products.
- As well, the board decided to cancel both the caucus and board meeting this week.
Wednesday July 3rd
WSLCB - Board Meeting
The bi-weekly WSLCB Board Meeting was cancelled.
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- During the Special Board Meeting on Tuesday June 18th, members rejected a rulemaking petition on cylindrical cannabis packaging, accepted three on social equity license mobility, approved rule updates for medical cannabis endorsements, and heard public comments.
- The Board was next scheduled to undertake formal rulemaking on Wednesday July 17th. At publication time, they had a full slate of work to advance:
- Rulemaking Petition
- THC Serving Size [ Rulemaking Project ]
- CR-101
- HB 2151 Implementation (mentioned June 4th)
- CR-102
- HB 1453 Implementation [ Rulemaking Project ]
- SB 5080 Implementation [ Rulemaking Project ]
- Minors on Wholesale Licensed Premises [ Rulemaking Project ]
- Payment Flexibility [ Rulemaking Project ]
- Rulemaking Petition
Thursday July 4th
The State of Washington recognizes the U.S. Independence Day holiday.
Friday July 5th
At publication time, no cannabis-related policymaking events were scheduled.