WSLCB Board Chair David Postman provided an opening keynote speech reflecting on his work and the status of the agency before answering questions of concern to conference attendees.
The task force adopted work group recommendations to significantly increase spending on grants, establish loans for equity applicants, and open grants to qualified existing licensees.
One window closes before another opens: stakeholder feedback on “psychotropic compounds” agency request legislation was due to WSLCB staff prior to publication of proposed THC rules.
Legislative, regulatory, and lobbying leaders talked about preparing the Washington state cannabis sector for national legalization and interstate trade.
WSLCB staff planned to host a third webinar on the Cannabis Central Reporting System (CCRS) to help expedite the transition away from MJ Freeway - and reallocate funding?
A staff briefing on potential effects of a draft discussion bill to legalize cannabis federally prompted questions on engagement with the Washington state congressional delegation.
Director of Policy and External Affairs Justin Nordhorn discussed the background, intent, and changes requested in draft legislation on “psychotropic” and “impairing” cannabis compounds.
WSLCB staff would attempt to clarify their intent to reform cannabis law in Washington state, while CANNRA leaders educated public health and prevention practitioners on similar subjects.
Three recommendations for the 2022 legislative session were put forward by the licensing work group and adopted by the task force following discussion and amendment.
