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
Observations
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(January 23, 2019) - Summary
WSLCB delayed moving forward on marijuana signage changes to “make that even stronger” and plans two more board meetings outside Olympia in 2019.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(January 22, 2019) - Summary
The Board prepared a response to legislative intent to restructure the WSLCB’s penalty system and contemplated the addition of two Board members.
WA House COG - Committee Meeting
(January 21, 2019) - Summary
The House Commerce and Gaming Committee heard testimony in favor of and against legalized home grows.
WSLCB - Cannabis Advisory Council
(January 16, 2019) - Summary
After updates on rulemaking and legislation, the Cannabis Advisory Council hosted a lively and wide-ranging discussion about how WSLCB can help the market.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(January 15, 2019) - Summary
A long, strange trip to Spokane - and the producer canopy rulemaking is revived.
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(January 9, 2019) - Summary
The Board approved all five interim policies and got an earful from eastern Washington stakeholders.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(January 2, 2019) - Summary
A substantial legislative update from Chris Thompson on the WSLCB's plans for the upcoming session.
WSLCB - Special Board Caucus
(January 2, 2019) - Summary
The board interim policies are back, a rulemaking petition was denied, and details on the agency's Spokane trip.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(December 19, 2018) - Summary
WSLCB's new "Policy Analysis Framework" brings public health, prevention, and public safety "front and center" in agency decision-making.
WSLCB - Marijuana Infused Edibles Update
(December 19, 2018)
The WSLCB’s second issue brief, prevention community influence, and the first webinar on MIE packaging and labeling rules.