MJ Freeway

Here are some observations from the Wednesday June 12th WSLCB Executive Management Team public meeting. My top 3 takeaways: Staff shared their observations about the first interagency meeting of the WSLCB’s Cannabis 2.0 project (audio – 19m). The Cannabis 2.0 project (C2.0) was a key subject of the previous day’s Board Caucus. Board Chair Jane … Continued

Here are some observations from the Wednesday June 12th WSLCB Board Meeting. My top 3 takeaways: The Board approved an interim policy suspending the requirement that cannabinoid additives from outside the regulated marketplace be entered into the traceability system (audio – 7m, video). Board Interim Policy 12-2019 was discussed the previous day during the Board … Continued

Here are some observations from the Tuesday June 11th WSLCB Board Caucus. My top 3 takeaways: Facing traceability challenges, the Board prepared to adopt a new interim policy on cannabinoid additives to marijuana products. WSLCB Policy and Rules Coordinator Kathy Hoffman walked board members through the conflict between the agency’s rules on usage of cannabinoid … Continued

Here’s a look at the week ahead. TODAY: Licensees should expect to receive an official email from WSLCB describing a revised launch schedule for Washington State’s version of MJ Freeway’s Leaf Data Systems. Do not expect to see the launch this week. Last week, we described the schedule of preparations leading up to the planned … Continued

Here’s a look at the week ahead. It’s going to be a busy week! TODAY: On Monday June 3rd at 1:30pm PT @ WSLCB, the agency will host the first of two “listen and learn forums” on marijuana lab licensure. This is a separate topic from the earlier listening session on quality assurance and product … Continued

After publishing the last Traceability Advisory Committee meeting update on April 16th, WSLCB Director of Communications Brian Smith reached out the same day to express concern about Cannabis Observer’s recording of the meeting. In subsequent conversation with WSLCB staff, it appears that the agency received negative feedback regarding unspecified aspects of the April meeting. We … Continued