LCB action: E2SSB 5367 ("THC bill") rulemaking workshops

As part of the Liquor and Cannabis Board’s (LCB) ongoing rulemaking to implement the legislation, the agency is holding a series of virtual rule workshops in March and April to discuss and gather feedback from interested parties on draft proposed rule language that is being considered.

Several sections of the rules (Chapter 314-55 WAC) require modifications to implement the legislation. Two sessions will be held covering the same topic/rule sections to provide an opportunity for those who are unable to attend one of the sessions an opportunity to engage and provide feedback. There is no need to attend both sessions.

The workshop schedule is provided below with the rule section(s) that will be discussed at the workshop sessions. Additional sessions covering the same topics/rule section may be necessary and the rulemaking workshop schedule is subject to change.

Workshop Series Schedule

Rule sections for discussion
WAC 314-55-010 (Definitions) and WAC 314-55-080 (Medical cannabis endorsements)

  • Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 3-4 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 28, 2024, 1-2 p.m.

Rule sections for discussion
WAC 314-55-095 (Cannabis servings and transaction limits), WAC 314-55-105 (Packaging and labeling), and WAC 314-55-106 (Cannabis warning symbol)

  • Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 3-3:30 p.m.
  • Friday, April 12, 2024, 1:30-3 p.m.

Rule sections for discussion
WAC 314-55-102 (Quality assurance and quality control) and WAC 314-55-109 (Cannabinoid additives)

  • Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 2-3:30 p.m.
  • Friday, April 26, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.

The draft rules for each rule section will be publicly disseminated approximately one week prior to the associated workshop session via a GovDelivery announcement. The session information with virtual links and draft rules will be posted on the LCB Cannabis Rulemaking Webpage.

The sessions will not be recorded, and although participants can mute/unmute and turn on/off video, the chat feature will not be available. Following the discussions, a recap of the feedback received will also be posted on the website. For those unable to attend the sessions, we encourage written comments on the topics for discussion.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement or to provide written comments, please email rules@lcb.wa.gov.