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Observations
The Cannabis Alliance - WA Cannabis Summit - 2021 - Fortifying Washington State in Preparation for Federalization
(September 24, 2021) - Summary
Legislative, regulatory, and lobbying leaders talked about preparing the Washington state cannabis sector for national legalization and interstate trade.
The Week Ahead
(October 4, 2021)
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?
The Week Ahead
(September 20, 2021)
The social equity licensing work group would learn about “Social Consumption Lounges” and the Cannabis Alliance planned to host state officials to discuss crucial contemporary topics.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(September 8, 2021) - Agency Request Legislation
The board heard about two agency request bills: a joint venture with WSDA to regulate testing lab standards and one “to allow for synthetic, but to prohibit artificial” cannabinoids in products.
WA Governor - Bill Action
(March 21, 2018) - HB 2334
The governor approved a “consumer protection measure” so that imported CBD would be tested prior to use in legal cannabis items.
WA SECTF - Public Meeting
(July 27, 2021) - Summary
Task force members heard progress reports from work group leaders and WSLCB licensing staff while the public voiced complaints about the pace of task force work and the absence of the former co-chair.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(June 29, 2021) - Summary
Details of a board member’s discussion with state counsel on synthesized delta-9-THC led to conversation about the policy statements and agency regulatory powers beyond rulemaking.
The Week Ahead
(June 21, 2021)
Amidst long solstice days after a week of high temperatures, important decisions about the future of the Washington state cannabis industry were under way - and more heat was expected.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(June 9, 2021) - Joints for Jabs
A “wave of interest” around the WSLCB-approved Joints for Jabs vaccination program provoked both media inquiry and criticism while the board and staff remained confident in the program.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(June 8, 2021) - Summary
Board members welcomed a new deputy director and were brought up to speed on the Joints for Jabs program, external meetings involving agency staff, and ongoing rulemaking projects.