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
The Week Ahead
(January 13, 2025)
In addition to the kickoff of the 2025 regular session, WSLCB board members planned to advance rulemaking and organic-equivalent cannabis could get another look at WSDA.
WA Legislature - Update
(January 13, 2025)
Four cannabis bills were primed for the regular session of the Washington State Legislature which began Monday under burdened conditions given new legislators, fiscal constraints, and national foreboding.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(January 8, 2025) - Summary
Legislative affairs, social equity, traceability, rulemaking, and the board’s role at WSLCB were among topics discussed at the first public meeting of agency leadership in 2025.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(January 7, 2025) - Data Dashboards
Two newly released data dashboards on cannabis use and revenue were highlighted by staff who explained their process, potential uses, and agency leaders’ plans for future dashboards.
The Week Ahead
(January 6, 2024)
In the final week before the start of the 2025 regular session, regulators prepared to hear briefings on the legislative agendas of their respective agencies and partner organizations.
WACA - Symposium - 2024 - WSLCB Board Leadership
(December 4, 2024) - Summary
WACA members had a myriad of questions for former WSLCB Board Chair David Postman as he assumed a new post as Chief of Staff for the incoming Attorney General.
The Week Ahead
(December 30, 2024)
State officials embraced the end of year break and planned no cannabis-related policymaking activity for the first week of 2025.
The Week Ahead
(December 23, 2024)
State officials embraced the end of year break and planned no cannabis-related policymaking activity for the final weeks of 2024.
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(December 18, 2024) - Summary
Leaders and the public welcomed a board member to their new post as Chair, plus rulemaking and petition actions included adoption of social equity rules which drew criticism in public comments.
WA House RSG - Committee Meeting
(December 10, 2024) - Cannabis Social Equity Program
A briefing for the committee covered the equity licensing process at WSLCB, consultation by the Office of Equity, along with technical assistance and grants from WA Commerce.