Observations

The next MJ Freeway Leaf release was pulled forward to June 6th and the WSLCB was considering a traceability workflow for importing CBD additives for marijuana products.

SB 5298 – “Regarding labeling of marijuana products.”

HB 1792 – “Concerning criminal penalties applicable to licensed marijuana retailers and employees of marijuana retail outlets.”

HB 1794 – “Concerning agreements between licensed marijuana businesses and other people and businesses, including royalty and licensing agreements relating to the use of intellectual property.”

SB 5318 – “Reforming the compliance and enforcement provisions for marijuana licensees.”

SB 5605 – “Concerning misdemeanor marijuana offense convictions.”

The Governor is scheduled to sign five cannabis-related bills today.

Six cannabis-related bills are not yet signed into law.

One chapter of retail licensing closes, and a new chapter including social equity provisions may be written.

Expect an influx of applicants to the WSDA’s Industrial Hemp Research Pilot.