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
WIDAC - Council Meeting
(July 13, 2023) - Most Steer Clear Program Update
A campaign focused on reducing youth cannabis use and impaired driving was getting positive results according to the program manager who presented and answered questions.
The Week Ahead
(July 17, 2023)
WSLCB board members would hear an update on next steps in the agency social equity application process and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission planned to convene.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(July 12, 2023) - Summary
Staff went through subjects discussed during the CANNRA external stakeholder meeting, plus updates on licensing, social equity, and interest in a new traceability system.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(July 11, 2023) - Summary
The board heard how an environmental pesticides investigation was nearing completion along with comments from the incoming agency director and plans for staff focus groups.
The Week Ahead
(July 10, 2023)
WSLCB division leadership would present monthly public updates including a review of the recent CANNRA meetings, and the WA Impaired Driving Advisory Council planned to meet.
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(July 5, 2023) - General Public Comments
Public commenters called for greater accountability over the social equity program third-party vendor, the board’s reasoning in hiring a new director, and an update on CANNRA meetings.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(July 3, 2023) - Summary
An agency leader gave her final rulemaking update after announcing the new head of the Policy and Rules office; another official explained why a cannabis law wouldn’t require implementation.
The Week Ahead
(July 3, 2023)
WSLCB Board Members would hear staffing updates, likely from both the Research Unit as well as the Policy and Rules teams, ahead of their bi-weekly board meeting on Wednesday.
WSDA - Webinar - Cannabis Laboratory Standard Feedback
(June 28, 2023) - Summary
After a background on the draft rulemaking and method list for cannabis laboratory standards, stakeholders raised a lot of concerns and questions around expense and implementation.
WA Hemp in Food Task Force - Meeting
(June 22, 2023) - Summary
Some task force members sought input from WSLCB and DOH guests on how to proceed with hemp consumable legislation given that THC regulations were already undergoing revisions.