A)
On Oct. 9, 2024, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) took the following two actions:
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) – Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR 101) Filed
The Board approved a Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR 101) to consider amending WAC 314-55-035 and amending, repealing, or creating other sections of Title 314 WAC as needed to specifically allow Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) in connection with a cannabis license in a way that is consistent with other Washington laws and regulations.
- Notice to Stakeholders
- Memorandum
- May 22, 2024 Response to Petition for Rulemaking
- CR 101 filed as WSR 24-21-049 on Oct. 9. 2024
THC Bill (E2SSB 5367) – Final Rules (CR 103) Filed
The Board approved final rules (CR 103) to amend several sections of chapter 314-55 WAC to implement Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill (E2SSB) 5367, regarding the regulation of products containing THC. These rule changes will be effective in 90 days, on Jan. 7, 2025.
More information is available on the LCB Current Rulemaking Activity webpage. If you have any questions about this announcement, please contact [email protected].
B)
LCB Action: Acceptable Identification Reform – Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR 101) Filed
On Oct. 9, 2024, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) took the following action:
The Board approved a Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR 101) to consider amending WAC 314-11-025 and WAC 314-55-150, and amending, repealing, or creating other sections of Title 314 WAC as necessary to respond to two rulemaking petitions accepted in April 2023 and another in July 2023 on allowable types of identification.
The LCB is asking for stakeholder feedback and input on this topic by Nov. 20, 2024.
- Notice to Stakeholders
- 9, 2024 Letter to Tribal Leaders
- Memorandum
- CR 101 filed as WSR 24-21-049 on Oct. 9, 2024
More information is available on the LCB Current Rulemaking Activity webpage. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact [email protected].
