The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is the primary adult use cannabis regulatory authority in the State of Washington. The executive agency, which also regulates alcohol, tobacco, and vapor products in Washington state, is overseen by a three member board appointed by the Governor to six-year terms. The Board holds regular public meetings and work sessions with stakeholders, makes policy and budget decisions, and adjudicates contested license applications and enforcement actions on licensees. Board members are also responsible for hiring the agency's Director, who manages day-to-day operations.
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
(WSLCB)
Public
- WSLCB - Alcohol Advisory Council
- WSLCB - Board Caucus
- WSLCB - Board Meeting
- WSLCB - Cannabis Advisory Council
- WSLCB - COVID - Incident Command
- WSLCB - COVID - Legal/Policy/Rules Meeting
- WSLCB - Deliberative Dialogue
- WSLCB - Engagement
- WSLCB - Engagement - BIPOC
- WSLCB - Executive Management Team
- WSLCB - Focus Group
- WSLCB - Integrator Work Session
- WSLCB - Internal
- WSLCB - Listen and Learn Forum
- WSLCB - Special Board Caucus
- WSLCB - Special Board Meeting
- WSLCB - Traceability Advisory Committee
- WSLCB - Tribal Advisory Council
- WSLCB - Webinar
- WSLCB - Work Group - Cannabis Penalties
- WSLCB - Work Group - Cannabis Potency Tax
- WSLCB - Work Group - Healthy Youth Survey
- WSLCB - Work Group - Traceability 2.0
- WSLCB - Work Group - True Party of Interest
- WSLCB - Work Group - Voluntary Compliance Program
- WSLCB - World Cafe
Structural Relationships
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Washington State Office of the Governor
(WA Governor) -
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
(WSLCB) -
Washington State Task Force on Marijuana OdorInactive
(WA Task Force on Marijuana Odor) -
WSLCB Cannabinoid Science Work GroupInactive
(WSLCB - Work Group - Cannabinoid Science) -
WSLCB Quality Control Standards Work Group
(WSLCB - Work Group - QC Standards)
Information Set
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WSLCB - Active Rulemaking Projects
[ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Employee Stock Ownership Plans - Rulemaking Project (October 9, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Identification Reform - Rulemaking Project (October 9, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Lab Authority Transfer - Rulemaking Project (July 17, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Minors on Wholesale Licensed Premises - Rulemaking Project (February 28, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Product Samples - Rulemaking Project (March 1, 2023) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - SB 5080 Implementation - Rulemaking Project (November 8, 2023) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - SB 5367 Implementation - Rulemaking Project (June 21, 2023) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - SB 5376 Implementation - Rulemaking Project (May 22, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
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WSLCB - Active Rulemaking Petitions
[ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Batch Tracking - Rulemaking Petition (August 29, 2023) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Biometric Identification - Rulemaking Petition (May 17, 2023) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Captive Insurance Companies - Rulemaking Petition (October 31, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - COA Expiration Dates - Rulemaking Petition (October 30, 2023) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Employee Stock Ownership Plans - Rulemaking Petition (Mar 26, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Harvest or Processing Date - Rulemaking Petition (January 26, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Heavy Metals Testing - Rulemaking Petition (Dec 8, 2023) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Payment Flexibility - Rulemaking Petition (October 14, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Social Equity License Mobility - Rulemaking Petition (May 17, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Social Equity License Mobility - Rulemaking Petition (June 17, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Traceability Platform - Rulemaking Petition (October 2, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Transporter Fulfillment Hub - Rulemaking Petition (July 16, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
Observations
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(November 13, 2024) - Summary
Implications of the 2024 election began to come into focus for agency leaders who received rulemaking updates before learning more about the unexpected departure of the board chair.
The Week Ahead
(November 18, 2024)
A seemingly straightforward policymaking week was freighted with new urgency following the announcement that WSLCB Board Chair David Postman had been appointed to a new role.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2024 - Keynote - Marta Di Forti
(September 19, 2024) - Summary
A keynote presenter offered historical context while summarizing academic literature on cannabis and psychosis before addressing prevention, treatment, and answering attendee questions.
JLARC I-900 Subcommittee - Public Hearing
(November 6, 2024) - Oversight of the Cannabis Industry
- USA - Washington
- Washington State Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee I-900 Subcommittee (JLARC I-900 Subcommittee)
WSLCB leaders offered reasons why the State Auditor’s 2018 traceability and project management recommendations hadn’t been implemented before facing critical public testimony.
The Week Ahead
(November 11, 2024)
Following Veterans’ Day reflection and gratitude, WSLCB leaders were scheduled to convene a monthly EMT meeting without former Director of Enforcement and Education Chandra Wax.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2024 - Opening Remarks
(September 19, 2024) - Summary
UW ADAI leaders gave context for the symposium, promising to highlight researchers from around the world while contrasting their efforts from the historical baggage of Reefer Madness.
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(November 6, 2024) - Summary
New petitions and draft rule language were forecast for rulemaking projects over the next several weeks, and public criticism of the social equity program at WSLCB continued.
The Week Ahead
(November 4, 2024)
WSLCB staff planned to delay action on three rulemaking projects before being publicly called to account for a follow-up State performance audit on cannabis traceability and enforcement.
TVW - Inside Olympia
(October 10, 2024) - WSLCB Director Will Lukela
Over a year into his role at WSLCB, Director Will Lukela was interviewed for an hour about regulating the Washington state cannabis market, eliciting his perspective on critical issues.
The Week Ahead
(October 28, 2024)
On Tuesday, WSLCB Enforcement and Education staff would provide an overview of their legislatively mandated Education Program, which may be a model for other jurisdictions.