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WSLCB - Board Caucus (December 14, 2021) - Summary
In their final meeting of 2021, board members discussed a recent ride-along, a legislative proposal to overhaul the board from a cannabis trade association, and “collateral enforcement.”
WA Governor - Bill Action (April 16, 2021) - SB 5372
A law establishing voluntary hemp processor registration and facility certification was signed and rulemaking was underway - but the opening of a new market was said to justify emergency action.
WA Senate LCTA - Committee Meeting (November 15, 2021) - Update on “Impairing” Cannabinoids
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- Washington State Senate Labor, Commerce, and Tribal Affairs Committee (WA Senate LCTA)
Senators learning about delta-8-THC and other novel cannabinoids found the lack of control around youth access “very alarming” as they questioned WSLCB and CANNRA leaders.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team (November 10, 2021) - Legislative Affairs Update
The lobbyist for WSLCB gave an update on staff engagement with lawmakers and progress on two draft bills with associated budget requests being prepared for the governor’s office.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team (October 13, 2021) - Legislative Affairs Update
Director of Legislative Relations Chris Thompson went over the status of two potential agency request bills (lab standards, cannabinoid regulation) and an upcoming briefing to lawmakers.
The Cannabis Alliance - WA Cannabis Summit - 2021 - Fortifying Washington State in Preparation for Federalization (September 24, 2021) - Summary
Legislative, regulatory, and lobbying leaders talked about preparing the Washington state cannabis sector for national legalization and interstate trade.
The Week Ahead (October 4, 2021)
WSLCB staff planned to host a third webinar on the Cannabis Central Reporting System (CCRS) to help expedite the transition away from MJ Freeway - and reallocate funding?
The Week Ahead (September 20, 2021)
The social equity licensing work group would learn about “Social Consumption Lounges” and the Cannabis Alliance planned to host state officials to discuss crucial contemporary topics.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team (September 8, 2021) - Agency Request Legislation
The board heard about two agency request bills: a joint venture with WSDA to regulate testing lab standards and one “to allow for synthetic, but to prohibit artificial” cannabinoids in products.
WA Governor - Bill Action (March 21, 2018) - HB 2334
The governor approved a “consumer protection measure” so that imported CBD would be tested prior to use in legal cannabis items.