Established in November 2022, the WSLCB Cannabinoid Science Work Group (WSLCB - Work Group - Cannabinoid Science) was formed to build foundational understanding of the plants of the "genera Cannabis, as well as synthetic equivalents of the substances contained in the plant" as defined in RCW 69.50.204(c)(30).
WSLCB Cannabinoid Science Work Group
(WSLCB - Work Group - Cannabinoid Science)
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WSLCB Cannabinoid Science Work Group (WSLCB - Work Group - Cannabinoid Science)
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Observations
WA Senate LC - Committee Meeting (January 22, 2024) - SB 6220 - Public Hearing
Testimony on a Senate bill on cannabis concentrates was similar to the House counterpart, but some new points were made after the sponsor raised the specter of Reefer Madness.
WSLCB - Focus Group - SB 5367 Implementation (December 15, 2023) - Summary
Staff heard from a few attendees with lab experience about potential changes in rule from SB 5367, focusing on definitions for THC content and synthesized cannabinoids.
WSLCB - Work Group - Cannabinoid Science - Public Meeting (December 7, 2023) - Summary
Members had difficulty offering guidance on THC regulation due to wording in a 2023 law but considered other issues the group could make meaningful contributions towards in the future.
WA House RSG - Committee Meeting (December 5, 2023) - Work Session - Cannabis Laboratory Testing and Pesticides
Lawmakers looked into how funds had been spent to help producers affected by contaminated soil and heard about a potential “service gap” in lab accreditation expected in July 2024.
WSLCB - Board Caucus (November 7, 2023) - Summary
Staff shared rulemaking progress including upcoming outreach events, a new petition on cannabis testing results, and a timeline for implementing social equity legislation.
WSLCB - Board Meeting (October 11, 2023) - Summary
After a brief rulemaking update, staff detailed a revised process for reviewing petitions before presenting a batch tracking request, then heard supportive and accusatory public remarks.
WSLCB - Work Group - Cannabinoid Science - Public Meeting (October 5, 2023) - Summary
Members reviewed already-submitted edits and suggested final changes to WSLCB recommendations on THC detectability, lab technology, product safety, and future topics.
WSLCB - Board Caucus (October 3, 2023) - Summary
Before leaving WSLCB, the Research Unit leader went over how remaining staff would arrange research topics, offer guidance on outlet density, and take over a key work group.
WSLCB - Board Caucus (September 26, 2023) - Summary
Board members heard a few rulemaking updates before reflecting on the development of the Research Unit and the impending departure of a rulemaking and research leader at WSLCB.
WSLCB - Board Caucus (August 29, 2023) - Summary
Aside from a short rulemaking update, most of the meeting focused on the new agency research team, including outputs and external collaborations they had begun to develop.