HI-Blog
WSLCB - Special Board Meeting (November 18, 2020) - Summary
The WSLCB Board and Policy and Rules team heard strong criticisms of the supplemental Quality Control Testing and Product Requirements rule proposal from many stakeholders.
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.
WSLCB - Listen and Learn Forum - HB 2826 Implementation (September 29, 2020) - Summary
The second forum on WSLCB’s new authorities granted in the wake of the VALI health scare revealed a “balancing act” between public health concerns and business viability.
The Week Ahead (July 27, 2020)
The Chelan County hemp moratorium was back, the Cannabis Science Task Force was prepared to convene, and WSLCB might be ready to speak with software integrators again.
WSLCB - Board Meeting (July 22, 2020) - Summary
The Board carried out planned rulemaking actions, learned the true party of interest rulemaking project may be further delayed, and honored the resignation of their long-time policy researcher.
WSLCB - Board Meeting (July 8, 2020) - Summary
The WSLCB hosted a public hearing on proposed cannabis product safety rules, opened two new rulemaking projects, and heard the most public comments since the start of the pandemic.
WSLCB - Listen and Learn Forum - Incremental Expansion of Tier 1 Canopy (June 30, 2020) - Summary
In the second online forum covering potential changes to existing producer rules, participants discussed canopy allotments as well as adulteration of cannabis, quality control, and labeling.
WSLCB - Listen and Learn Forum - True Party of Interest (May 20, 2020) - Summary
Over 60 participants signed in to observe or provide comments on draft conceptual rules developed during a lengthy CR-101 stage for the True Party of Interest rulemaking project.
WA House APP - Committee Meeting (February 5, 2020) - Summary
The fiscal committee heard substantial positive testimony on HB 1131, the home grow bill, and has until this coming Tuesday to refer it out of committee to continue its momentum.
WSLCB - Listen and Learn Forum - Quality Control Testing and Product Requirements (August 22, 2019) - Summary
Participants shared strategies to mitigate costs and phase-in new pesticide and heavy metals testing requirements for cannabis products in Washington state.