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)
- 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 Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB)
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Observations
WSLCB - Executive Management Team (December 8, 2021) - CCRS Update
The board and agency leadership reflected on that week’s launch of the CCRS as well as how fixes and stakeholder engagement would be approached going forward.
WSLCB - Board Meeting (December 8, 2021) - Summary
The board approved filing proposed cannabis testing rule changes, hosted a public hearing on regulation of cannabinoids, and responded to several public comments.
WSLCB - Board Caucus (December 7, 2021) - Summary
News of a member’s early retirement was published shortly after a caucus where board members prepped for the final board meeting of 2021 and confirmed their holiday schedule.
WA House COG - Committee Meeting (November 18, 2021) - DOE CSTF Update
The chair of the cannabis science task force explained the work of the group, including its remaining report, and fielded a question about in-matrix proficiency tests.
The Week Ahead (December 6, 2021)
The Cannabis Central Reporting System (CCRS) was scheduled for launch on Monday amidst a week of important rulemaking at WSLCB and WSDA.
WA House COG - Committee Meeting (November 18, 2021) - UW ADAI Update
University of Washington researchers spoke about recommending policies regarding high THC cannabis concentrates ahead of a legislatively mandated report on the subject.
WSLCB - Board Caucus (November 30, 2021) - Summary
The board considered the future of advisory councils, how to proceed with social equity task force recommendations, and a recent cannabis law book edited in part by an agency AAG.
WA House COG - Committee Meeting (November 18, 2021) - WA SECTF Update
Cannabis social equity task force staff described adopted recommendations and those still in progress before responding to questions about data and goals of the group.
The Week Ahead (November 29, 2021)
2022 legislative session preparations continue as pre-filing of bills begins on Wednesday, interim actions were wrapped up, and required reports filed.
WACA - Fall Policy Conference - 2021 - WSU CCPRO (November 3, 2021) - Summary
A cannabis researcher from WSU went over academic developments around safety, economic development, health, and agriculture before answering attendee questions.