Washington State University Center for Cannabis Policy, Research, and Outreach
(WSU CCPRO)

WSLCB board members were scheduled to take an important step towards addressing social equity after hearing from public health officials and researchers on cannabis product packaging.

A WSU researcher described results of two studies she conducted on cannabis consumption and memory, sharing that her hypothesis on the impacts of concentrates hadn’t been validated.

Two work groups presented draft recommendations to the full task force covering product scope and requirements, as well as definitions for ‘hemp extract’ and classification of cannabinoids.

UW ADAI leaders opened the day-long event by claiming revised regulation of cannabis concentrates would establish the state as a wise “big brother” learning from legalization.

After a critical briefing was postponed, task force members offered high-level updates from two work groups and reiterated a need to collect appropriate data to produce a timely report.

Members learned about contemporary cannabinoid research from a UW official then defined and prioritized work group focus areas for reporting back to the full task force.

Members introduced themselves before debating the background and scope of their mandated report, though many were predisposed to laying the groundwork for legislation in 2023.

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 members would hear about the Healthy Youth Survey from public health officials while Policy and Rules staff hosted a deliberative dialogue on cannabis impairment.

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.