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 - Marijuana Infused Edibles Update
(October 24, 2018)
Background and research from Cannabis Observer about WSLCB's recently announced re-interpretation of rules regarding marijuana infused edibles (MIEs).
JLARC I-900 Subcommittee - Public Hearing
(September 26, 2018) - Summary
Observations from the September 26th JLARC I-900 Subcommittee public hearing for the SAO's performance audit of the WSLCB.
WSLCB - Special Board Caucus
(September 19, 2018) - Summary
Observations from the September 19th WSLCB Special Board Caucus including legislative program updates, the home delivery study, & medically compliant products.
WSLCB - Traceability Advisory Committee
(September 13, 2018) - Summary
Takeaways on the newest MJ Freeway contract amendment and algorithms that would automatically flag suspicious transactions in traceability data.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(September 11, 2018) - Summary
The Director of Legislative Relations requested Board approval for five agency request bills to be put forward in next year's legislative session.
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(September 5, 2018) - Summary
Citizens came out to speak to board members about cannabis labeling, collaboration with medical cannabis patients, and pesticide use.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(September 4, 2018) - Summary
Medically compliant products, the penalty matrix for traceability violations, and financier vetting were debated by the Board.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(August 29, 2018) - Summary
The Board considered feedback from stakeholders about budtender permits and looked at cannabis testing lab accreditation.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(August 28, 2018) - Summary
Board Member Ollie Garrett talked about agency enforcement practices and research into minority ownership of cannabis licenses.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(August 21, 2018) - Summary
The Board and staff engaged in a lengthy dialogue around the new CR-101 on quality assurance testing and product requirements.