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
(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
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
Lawmakers learned about cannabinoid synthesis and potential health risks before hearing an overview on relevant cannabis policy from WSDA and WSLCB representatives.
WA Senate LCTA - Committee Meeting
(May 10, 2022) - Work Session - Regulating Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids - Oregon
Two OLCC regulators briefed Washington legislators on the Oregon approach to cannabinoid regulation before answering questions on market limits and “pushback” elicited.
The Week Ahead
(May 23, 2022)
In addition to a WSLCB board meeting, a WSU researcher would present their findings on “High-Potency Cannabis” and WSDA staff planned next steps on the hemp program.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(May 11, 2022) - Cannabis Retail Safety and Enforcement
A comprehensive Enforcement and Education briefing delved into that division’s work in 2022 before staff updated on federal banking legislation and media engagements at the agency.
King County Council - Council Meeting
(May 17, 2022) - Cannabis Business Security Task Force
With continued advocacy from Washington CannaBusiness Association members, the council approved a motion to create a cannabis business security task force in King County.
King County Council LJHHS - Committee Meeting
(May 3, 2022) - Cannabis Security Task Force
- USA - Washington - County - King
- King County Council Law, Justice, Health, and Human Services Committee
The committee heard about a motion to create a cannabis security task force to address robberies in the area, amending wording and scope before recommending it to the full council.