The Washington State Organized Retail Crime Task Force (WA ORC Task Force) was formed in June 2022 by the Washington State Office of the Attorney General (WA OAG) to "improve coordination and collaboration among law enforcement agencies to address these multi-jurisdictional crimes that endanger employees and cause significant economic harm to our state."
Washington State Organized Retail Crime Task Force
(WA ORC Task Force)
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Observations
WA Senate LC - Committee Meeting
(February 13, 2023) - Summary
Four cannabis-related bills were advanced during executive session including changes to bills on cannabinoid regulation and retail theft, while bills on infused beverages and advertising were unchanged.
WACA - Legislative Preview Conference - 2022 - Legislative Roundtable
(December 13, 2022) - Summary
Several cannabis retailers told lawmakers licensed businesses were diverting products to illegal cannabis markets while calling for enforcement, licensing, and reporting changes.
The Week Ahead
(November 28, 2022)
WSLCB, JLARC, and the Attorney General would convene on cannabis related topics as Washington State legislators met with guests and officials to prepare for the 2023 session.
WA Senate LCTA - Committee Meeting
(October 17, 2022) - Work Session - Organized Retail Crime
- USA - Washington
- Washington State Senate Labor, Commerce, and Tribal Affairs Committee (WA Senate LCTA)
Ahead of the 2023 session, committee members heard about the response to organized retail crime, including staff of the attorney general’s office and cannabis retail representatives.