The Washington State Task Force on Marijuana Odor (WA Task Force on Marijuana Odor) was established during the 2020 legislative session as a budget proviso in SB 6168. The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) was required to convene the task force for the purpose of reporting its findings and making recommendations to the Governor and Legislature on the following issues: the available and most appropriate ways or methods to mitigate, mask, conceal, or otherwise address marijuana odors and emissions and the potentially harmful impact of marijuana odors and emissions on people who live, work, or are located in close proximity to a marijuana production or processing facility, including but not limited to: (a) filtering systems; (b) natural odor masking mechanisms or odor concealing mechanisms; (c) zoning and land use controls and regulations; and (d) changes to state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, laws and regulations related to nuisance and public health. The Governor was responsible for appointing 7 members to the task force.
Washington State Task Force on Marijuana Odor
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Observations
WA House COG - Committee Meeting
(November 30, 2022) - WA SECTF Update
A WA SECTF panel provided the committee an explanation of how they reached their final recommendations for social equity in cannabis before describing them and taking questions.
WA SECTF - Public Meeting
(August 23, 2022) - Summary
Task force members appointed the second new co-chair in two months, heard about 2023 request legislation, then discussed and approved final recommendations from work groups.
The Week Ahead
(August 22, 2022)
The social equity task force was scheduled to consider recommendations from two work groups and take positions on WSLCB draft legislation - but would not publicly discuss changes to DIAs.
The Week Ahead
(July 25, 2022)
The social equity production work group would meet, likely for the last time, before WSLCB staff convened a listen and learn forum on draft rules for the cannabinoid regulation rulemaking project.
WA SECTF - Public Meeting
(June 28, 2022) - Summary
The task force elected a new co-chair, learned the status of a technical assistance and mentorship program, and heard allegations about “anti-union” activity of a retailer.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(June 22, 2022) - Summary
WSLCB leaders heard about national and regional conferences staff had participated in along with updates on media requests, traceability, and a “strategic plan” for social equity communications.
WA SECTF - Public Meeting
(April 26, 2022) - Summary
The final licensing and community reinvestment recommendations from the task force were presented, discussed, and voted upon before members scheduled remaining work.
The Week Ahead
(June 20, 2022)
In addition to a full slate of WSLCB public meetings, the agency planned to host a final deliberative dialogue and the social equity task force production work group would meet.
WA House COG - Work Session
(September 15, 2020) - UW ADAI
Committee members learned about cannabis-related research from academics affiliated with the University of Washington Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute (UW ADAI) and heard their concerns about concentrated cannabinoid products.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(September 16, 2020) - Marijuana Odor Task Force
Board Chair Jane Rushford asked about the status of the legislatively mandated task force on cannabis odor which had received scant updates from WSLCB staff since it was created.