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
(November 2, 2020)
The Washington State Prevention Summit would include a revelation of the Prevention Research Subcommittee’s report on “Cannabis Concentration and Health Risks.”
WA Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis - Public Meeting
(October 26, 2020) - Meet the Members
Meet the 18 appointed members of the Washington State Legislative Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis in our first post on the inaugural meeting of this group.
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(October 28, 2020) - Summary
The WSLCB moved forward with a CR-102 proposing the establishment of Location Compliance Certificates; heard public comments on youth drug prevention and quality control (QC) testing; and confirmed the agency will only have one board meeting in November.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(October 27, 2020) - Initial Update
The Board prepared to receive proposed rules for the Location Compliance Certificates rulemaking project, briefly discussed the Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis, and remained uncertain if the agency would host a meeting of the Cannabis Advisory Council (CAC) in 2020.
The Week Ahead
(October 26, 2020)
The first meeting of the Washington State Legislative Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis led a densely packed week of policy activity at WSLCB, WSDA, DOE, and local jurisdictions.
WSLCB - Engagement - BIPOC
(October 12, 2020) - Summary
Participants secured the WSLCB’s commitment to refund withdrawn application licensing fees in a prelude to the first meeting of the Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis.
WA HCA - Webinar - Impacts of Marijuana Legalization in Washington
(September 29, 2020) - Summary
A presentation by Washington substance abuse prevention officials provided insight into their perspectives and interpretations of data used to buttress particular positions.
The Week Ahead
(October 19, 2020)
While most WSLCB events were cancelled, engagement with public health and prevention advocates continued in the weeks leading up to the Washington State Prevention Summit.
City of Everett - City Council - Meeting
(October 14, 2020) - Summary
The Everett City Council voted to permit three more medically endorsed cannabis retail establishments in their city, increasing the total number of stores from five to eight.
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(October 14, 2020) - Summary
During a regimented 11 minute meeting, board members rescinded BIP 06-2018, reapproved the Consultation and Education CR-103, and reaffirmed rulemaking updates.