Established in 1891, the Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (WA Pharmacy Commission) regulates the practice of pharmacy, and the distribution, manufacturing, and delivery of pharmaceuticals within and into the state. The commission protects and promotes public health and safety by issuing licenses, registrations, and certifications to qualified persons and entities and responding to complaints or reports of unprofessional conduct. The Commission is assigned the authority to enforce and change the schedule of controlled substances in Washington state.
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Observations
The Week Ahead
(January 8, 2024)
The published calendar for the first week of the 2024 regular session appeared relatively light on cannabis-related activity, but schedules can change quickly and regulatory activity continued.
The Week Ahead
(January 1, 2024)
JLARC members planned to hear a final report on the Dedicated Cannabis Account showing Washingtonians spent more than any other state on “Prevention, education, & treatment.”
WSLCB - Work Group - Cannabinoid Science - Public Meeting
(December 7, 2023) - Summary
Members had difficulty offering guidance on THC regulation due to wording in a 2023 law but considered other issues the group could make meaningful contributions towards in the future.
DOH - Webinar - Medical Cannabis - Workshop
(September 15, 2023) - Summary
A mostly new team at the DOH Medical Cannabis Program solicited feedback on potential revisions to rules on compliant products, testing, labeling, and logos.
The Week Ahead
(August 21, 2023)
WSLCB staff planned to accept comments on potential agency request legislation through the week which would end with a March for Homegrow in downtown Seattle.
The Week Ahead
(July 3, 2023)
WSLCB Board Members would hear staffing updates, likely from both the Research Unit as well as the Policy and Rules teams, ahead of their bi-weekly board meeting on Wednesday.
WA Governor - Bill Action
(May 9, 2023) - SB 5367
A bill regulating products containing THC was signed, granting new authority and rulemaking mandates for WSLCB - though fewer hemp licensees may be another result of the law.
The Week Ahead
(May 1, 2023)
The Governor was scheduled to take action on two cannabis bills, including the social equity program expansion, while other bodies convened to consider regular session outcomes.
WA House - Session
(April 7, 2023) - SB 5367 - Second and Third Reading
The full House incorporated changes to THC legislation designed in committee and passed the measure, but only after formally ‘reconsidering’ their vote.
The Week Ahead
(February 27, 2023)
After the house of origin fiscal committee cutoff, 18 cannabis bills remained active—one less than expected—as legislators prepared for floor debate over the next week and a half.