The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) aims to develop programs and services to help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide information to help people make good health decisions, and ensure Washington state is prepared for emergencies.
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Washington State Office of the Governor
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Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
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Information Set
- DOH - Active Rulemaking Projects [ InfoSet ]
Observations
DOE - Cannabis Science Task Force Steering Committee
(August 21, 2019) - Summary
The Washington State Department of Ecology launched the Cannabis Science Task Force to assist in the methodical migration of authority for testing lab accreditation from the WSLCB.
WSLCB - Work Group - Cannabis Potency Tax
(August 22, 2019) - Summary
The legislature asked the agency to explore “varying the marijuana excise tax rate based on product potency” and will be assisted by a broad spectrum of voices and BOTEC Analysis.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(July 24, 2019) - Summary
Updates on hemp, traceability, agency request legislation, and the legislatively-directed interim study on taxation of cannabis by potency.
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(May 1, 2019) - Summary
Retailers will receive new signs regarding cannabis use during pregnancy + a public request for WSLCB to host a listen-and-learn session on medical cannabis reform.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(April 3, 2019) - Summary
Cannabis trade name signs may not be allowed at Seattle HEMPFEST but rulemaking process at WSLCB is improving.
WSLCB - Marijuana Infused Edibles Update
(November 27, 2018)
The edibles story continues w/ WSLCB's draft issue brief, trade association feedback, and an agency pattern of missed deadlines.