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 - Public Hearing
- 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
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Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Cannabinoid Science Work GroupInactive
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Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Public Education Work Group
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Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Quality Control Standards Work Group
(WSLCB - Work Group - QC Standards) -
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Research Roundtable
(WSLCB Research Roundtable) -
Washington State Task Force on Marijuana OdorInactive
(WA Task Force on Marijuana Odor)
Information
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WSLCB - Active Rulemaking Projects
[ 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 ]
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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 - COA Expiration Dates - Rulemaking Petition (October 30, 2023) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Harvest or Processing Date - Rulemaking Petition (January 26, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Heavy Metals Testing - Rulemaking Petition (Dec 8, 2023) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Lab Test Terminology - Rulemaking Petition (March 19, 2025) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Transporter Fulfillment Hub - Rulemaking Petition (July 16, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
Observations
JLARC - Committee Meeting
(May 14, 2025) - Cannabis Market Study
A preliminary finding by JLARC staff of overproduction of licensed cannabis led to many questions from lawmakers on topics like traceability, consumption trends, and enforcement.
WA Governor - Bill Action - Afternoon
(May 12, 2025) - SB 5403
The Governor signed legislation limiting the power of management agreements to shape the cannabis marketplace, prompting rulemaking before the law goes into effect in 2026.
The Week Ahead
(May 12, 2025)
The Governor planned to sign legislation proscribing cannabis retail financial interests and JLARC would hear a report documenting oversupply of cannabis markets in Washington.
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(May 7, 2025) - Summary
The board accepted a petition recommendation on lab test terminology, then heard about agency rulemaking projects, implementing new laws, and activities at other agencies.
The Week Ahead
(May 5, 2025)
The Lynnwood City Council took an important step towards retail, WSLCB seemed committed to refining lab test terminology, and the Cannabis Alliance would convene their annual summit.
The Week Ahead
(April 28, 2025)
Cannabis policymaking fell off a precipice in the wake of the legislative session and WSLCB “board efficiencies,” but Lynnwood officials would persevere to open the city to retail.
WA Legislature - Update
(April 27, 2025)
Legislators prepared to pass the final operating budget, which contained a few surprises including provisos incorporating a social equity bill, as they wrapped up the 2025 regular session on Sunday.
WA Legislature - Update
(April 25, 2025)
The conferenced version of the operating budgets was scheduled for release on Saturday morning in time for chamber votes on Sunday in the final sprint towards adjournment sine die.
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(April 23, 2025) - Summary
The board denied two rulemaking petitions, placing their concepts in a ‘parking lot’ for future consideration, before approving a supplemental CR-102 and adopting lab authority transfer rules.
The Week Ahead
(April 21, 2025)
Lynnwood officials prepped another step towards retail, WSLCB regulators had a full agenda for their board meeting, and legislators would hack through the final week of the regular session.