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 - 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 Task Force on Marijuana OdorInactive
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WSLCB Cannabinoid Science Work GroupInactive
(WSLCB - Work Group - Cannabinoid Science) -
WSLCB Quality Control Standards Work Group
(WSLCB - Work Group - QC Standards)
Information Set
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WSLCB - Active Rulemaking Projects
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- WSLCB - Employee Stock Ownership Plans - Rulemaking Project (October 9, 2024) [ 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 ]
- WSLCB - SB 5080 Implementation - Rulemaking Project (November 8, 2023) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - SB 5367 Implementation - Rulemaking Project (June 21, 2023) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - SB 5376 Implementation - Rulemaking Project (May 22, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
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WSLCB - Active Rulemaking Petitions
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- WSLCB - Batch Tracking - Rulemaking Petition (August 29, 2023) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Biometric Identification - Rulemaking Petition (May 17, 2023) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Captive Insurance Companies - Rulemaking Petition (October 31, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - COA Expiration Dates - Rulemaking Petition (October 30, 2023) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Employee Stock Ownership Plans - Rulemaking Petition (Mar 26, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Harvest or Processing Date - Rulemaking Petition (January 26, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Heavy Metals Testing - Rulemaking Petition (Dec 8, 2023) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Payment Flexibility - Rulemaking Petition (October 14, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Social Equity License Mobility - Rulemaking Petition (May 17, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Social Equity License Mobility - Rulemaking Petition (June 17, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Traceability Platform - Rulemaking Petition (October 2, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
- WSLCB - Transporter Fulfillment Hub - Rulemaking Petition (July 16, 2024) [ InfoSet ]
Observations
The Week Ahead
(June 13, 2022)
The locus of cannabis policymaking in Washington state would temporarily shift to Walla Walla as an influential trade association convened legislators and regulators to confer and commingle.
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(June 8, 2022) - Summary
Board members adopted revisions to pesticide action level rules, planned to begin “hybrid” in-person and virtual events the following week, and heard public comments on retail licensing.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(June 7, 2022) - Summary
An outline of the education approach of the Enforcement and Education division was provided to the board, in addition to rulemaking updates and information on upcoming agency events.
The Week Ahead
(June 6, 2022)
A mild summer week for WSLCB policymaking could hold some surprises if new rulemaking projects for packaging and labeling (PAL) and cannabis advertising were initiated.
WSLCB - Deliberative Dialogue - Cannabis Impairment
(May 31, 2022) - Summary
Convened experts had no definitive answer for distinguishing impairing THCs or other cannabinoids, but agreed research was needed to create a legally defensible standard.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(May 31, 2022) - Summary
The 2021 Healthy Youth Survey of Washington school students showed mostly positive signs around cannabis, but a three year gap disrupted comparison of trends with past results.
City of Seattle - City Council - Committee - Finance and Housing - Committee Meeting
(March 2, 2022) - FAS Cannabis Equity
- USA - Washington - City - Seattle
- Seattle City Council Finance and Housing Committee (City of Seattle - City Council - Committee - Finance and Housing)
After public comments were heard, Finance and Administrative Services staff offered research and stakeholder recommendations on cannabis business equity before replying to questions.
The Week Ahead
(May 30, 2022)
WSLCB board members would hear about the Healthy Youth Survey from public health officials while Policy and Rules staff hosted a deliberative dialogue on cannabis impairment.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(May 24, 2022) - Summary
The board looked at extending one temporary allowance for cannabis through September; heard new cannabis retail safety and banking information; and got an update on rulemaking.
WA Senate LCTA - Committee Meeting
(May 10, 2022) - Work Session - Regulating Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids
- USA - Washington
- Washington State Senate Labor, Commerce, and Tribal Affairs Committee (WA Senate LCTA)
Lawmakers learned about cannabinoid synthesis and potential health risks before hearing an overview on relevant cannabis policy from WSDA and WSLCB representatives.