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i502 News Updates and Events
Current and Upcoming
Wednesday, July 17, 2024:
The Director’s Office will present a recommendation on a Petition for Rulemaking submitted on May 20, 2024 from Tanner Odenthal regarding amending WAC 314-55-095 regarding cannabis serving sizes for cannabis-infused products. The public is invited to submit comments and feedback on this petition until Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
Recent
Tuesday, June 18, 2024:
The Board denied a petition to consider amending WAC 314-55-106 regarding the “principal display panel” of cylindrical cannabis packages.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024:
The board accepted three Petitions for Rulemaking regarding amending or repealing WAC 314-55-570 regarding social equity license mobility. .
Tuesday, June 18, 2024:
The Board approved a CR 103 on the Prohibited Conduct rulemaking, repealing WAC 314-11-050. The repeal will be effective July 19, 2024.
The Board approved a CR 103 on Medical Cannabis Endorsement rulemaking, amending WAC 314-55-080. The rule changes will be effective July 19, 2024.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024:
The Board denied a petition to consider banning single use “disposable” (cannabis) vape devices that contain lithium ion batteries.
The Board approved a petition to consider amending WAC 314-55-035 to address employees participating in Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) and true parties of interest.
The Board approved a CR 101 on Cannabis Waste. There is an informal comment period open until July 6.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024:
The Board approved a CR 101 on Cannabis Flexible Payment Terms. There is an informal comment period open until June 20.
The Board approved a CR 105 on updating the LCB acronym and name in Title 314 WAC. The formal comment period open until July 22, 2023.
The Board approved a petition to update current rules with gender-neutral pronouns in Title 314 WAC.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024:
The Board approved a CR 101 on Implementing Substitute House Bill 1453 on Medical Cannabis Excise Tax Exemption. There is an informal comment period open until May 29.
The Board approved a CR 102 on Medical Cannabis Endorsements. There is a formal comment period open until the public hearing scheduled for June 5.
The Board approved a CR 102 on Prohibited Conduct rulemaking. There is a formal comment period open until the public hearing scheduled for June 5.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024:
The Board approved a CR-103 for permanent rules to implement ESSB 5365 (2023) related to increased penalties for selling tobacco and vapor products to people under 21:
The Board denied a rulemaking petition to change WAC 314-55-083.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024: The board approved a petition to consider initiating rulemaking to amend WAC 314-55-105 regarding cannabis harvest dates on product labels .
Wednesday, February 28, 2024: The Board approved the CR 101 on Minors on Non-Retail Cannabis Premises Rulemaking. Public comment is open until March 29, 2024. To submit written comments, please email the rules team at rules@lcb.wa.gov(link sends e-mail)
