Black Excellence in Cannabis
(BEC)
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Observations
WSLCB - Board Meeting (December 8, 2021) - Summary
The board approved filing proposed cannabis testing rule changes, hosted a public hearing on regulation of cannabinoids, and responded to several public comments.
WA SECTF - Public Meeting (July 27, 2021) - Summary
Task force members heard progress reports from work group leaders and WSLCB licensing staff while the public voiced complaints about the pace of task force work and the absence of the former co-chair.
WA SECTF - Work Group - TA and Mentorship - Public Meeting (May 11, 2021) - Introductions, Scope, and Responsibilities
- USA - Washington
- Washington State Legislative Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis Technical Assistance and Mentorship Work Group (WA SECTF - Work Group - TA and Mentorship)
After work group members identified themselves and staff went over scope and responsibilities, questions were raised about who could contract as a social equity mentor and how to qualify for grants.
WA SECTF - Work Group - Licensing - Public Meeting (April 21, 2021) - Introductions, Scope, and Responsibilities
- USA - Washington
- Washington State Legislative Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis Licensing Work Group (WA SECTF - Work Group - Licensing)
Members introduced themselves, heard about their work group responsibilities, and began exploring potential changes to cannabis business licensing for social equity applicants.
WA Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis - Public Meeting (January 25, 2021) - WSLCB Policy Briefing
An extensive briefing by WSLCB staff on past cannabis business licensing windows provoked a lively Q&A on the prospective social equity program application process.
WA Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis - Public Meeting (December 14, 2020) - A History
A history of racial discrimination in the American drug war and Washington state’s legal industry was described by a task force member, guest presenter, and commenters from inside and outside the industry.
WA Senate LBRC - Work Session (November 30, 2020) - Social Equity
Senators heard a status report on the social equity task force, concerns from past and prospective applicants, and a rebuttal from WSLCB staff on licensing decision making.
The Week Ahead (November 30, 2020)
On Monday, legislators in both chambers planned to review social equity within the cannabis industry, medical marijuana, a proposed cannabis commission, and the WSLCB’s status.
WSLCB - Engagement - BIPOC (October 12, 2020) - Summary
Participants secured the WSLCB’s commitment to refund withdrawn application licensing fees in a prelude to the first meeting of the Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis.
WSLCB - Engagement - BIPOC (October 5, 2020) - Summary
WSLCB leadership listened during more than two hours of community feedback, provided some feedback of their own, and shared new details about the Social Equity in Cannabis Task Force.