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WSDA - Webinar - Preparing for Harvest (July 12, 2022) - Summary
The head of the WSDA hemp program presented the basics of hemp harvest reporting, inspections, and remediation before introducing an interim Program Manager.
WA House COG - Committee Meeting (November 18, 2021) - DOE CSTF Update
The chair of the cannabis science task force explained the work of the group, including its remaining report, and fielded a question about in-matrix proficiency tests.
WSLCB - Webinar - Legislative Proposal - Regulation of Cannabinoids (September 27, 2021) - Summary
Director of Policy and External Affairs Justin Nordhorn discussed the background, intent, and changes requested in draft legislation on “psychotropic” and “impairing” cannabis compounds.
WSLCB - Board Meeting (October 3, 2018) - HB 2334 Implementation - Public Hearing
A public hearing on the implementation of imported CBD rules drew suggested revisions on cannabis product testing standards from the public and a WSDA pesticide official.
DOE - Cannabis Science Task Force Steering Committee (August 5, 2021) - Agency Request Legislation
Potential agency request legislation would create an Interagency Coordination Team (ICT) to define testing lab standards and remove the deadline for transfer of lab accreditation authority.
DOE - Cannabis Science Task Force Steering Committee (June 11, 2021) - Next Steps
Members debated the future of the task force while discussing planned agency request legislation to create an Interagency Coordination Team (ICT) to regulate lab accreditation.
WSLCB - Deliberative Dialogue - THC - Cannabis Plant Chemistry (June 3, 2021) - Summary
A panel of experts discussed the chemistry of the cannabis plant and its pharmacology with a focus on the conversion of CBD into other cannabinoids for commercial products.
The Week Ahead (May 31, 2021)
This week would include interesting events covering a broad spectrum of cannabis-related topics including social equity, behavioral health, delta-8-THC, and substance use prevention.
DOE - Cannabis Science Task Force Steering Committee (October 28, 2020) - Summary
Members voted on two motions, confirmed implementation would be delayed by State budget priorities, and clarified their work extended beyond lab accreditation to include lab standards.
DOE - Cannabis Science Task Force Steering Committee (September 17, 2020) - Initial Update
In addition to work group updates, Chair Annette Hoffmann described her presentation to legislators and the Committee passed a previously tabled motion from the Proficiency Testing Work Group.