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 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.
The Week Ahead
(June 26, 2023)
Cannabis regulators from across the country planned to meet behind closed doors with selected external stakeholders before private labs met to discuss quality standards outlined by the State.
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(June 21, 2023) - Summary
The cloud storage project was withdrawn; petitions on vapor products and equity applicant scoring were denied; and implementation of a THC bill was initiated by the board.
The Week Ahead
(June 19, 2023)
WSLCB members would consider four rulemaking actions before the Hemp in Food Task Force convened one last time, ending that effort without a clear path forward for hemp consumables.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(June 14, 2023) - Summary
A legislative implementation platform, applicant status and changes to the social equity program, and an enforcement briefing were among topics talked about by agency leaders.
WA House RSG - Committee Meeting
(March 9, 2023) - WSIPP Work Session
Lawmakers were briefed on the continued evaluation of I-502, including the most recent implementation report and an overview of the 2023 report on how cannabis revenue was spent.
The Week Ahead
(June 12, 2023)
During a quiet public-facing week for cannabis-related policymaking, regulatory action continued around legacy environmental pesticides, rulemaking, and preparations for a new Director.