As staff prepared to open rulemaking on cannabinoid regulations, they also announced a delay on social equity rules and shared the status of several open or near future efforts.
The committee heard about social equity programs in three California cities and a Colorado county before asking panelists how a potential Seattle program might improve equity outcomes.
Washington state policymakers aiming to rebuild the bulwarks of the highly regulated cannabis market prepared to take new steps to respond to chemically converted hemp cannabinoids.
A leading cannabis researcher went over his work on CBD and THC compounds to leverage the therapeutic potential of the endogenous cannabinoid system in the body.
Panelists from previous talks returned to field questions on identifying and regulating impairing cannabinoids, goals much more difficult to reach for cannabis than for alcohol.
The newest board member’s first meeting went over some of his prior experience and what issue areas and internal efforts he hoped to become involved with at the agency.
Four panelists representing cannabis retail staff and social equity advocates briefed the committee on possible impacts of a city equity program on worker safety and advancement.
The week is largely free and open as there’s only a WSLCB Board Caucus scheduled for Tuesday.
Staff announced free retail security training and site assessments would be available before the board approved an expedited rulemaking and heard a call to prioritize particular cannabis “pioneers.”
Staff offered a vision of future agency rulemaking including projects on cannabinoid regulation; packaging and labeling; and advertising - as well as outreach on national legalization.