Cannabis, Vapor, and Tobacco Rulemaking Activity

Policy Development

• Evaluation of THC Compounds
  • Session 5 Recording (June 21, 2022):  Concerning Evaluation of THC Compounds—How might we determine and define what is and is not “impairing”? 
  • Session 4 Recording (May 31, 2022):  Concerning Evaluation of THC Compounds—How might we determine and define what is and is not “impairing”? 
  • Session 3 Recording (April 27, 2022): Concerning Evaluation of THC Compounds—How might we determine and define what is and is not “impairing”? 
  • Session 2 Recording (July 20, 2021): Concerning Evaluation of THC Compounds 
  • Session 1 Recording (June 3, 2021): Concerning THC Compounds Other Than Delta-9 
     

Open Rulemaking Projects

• Replacing "Marijuana" with "Cannabis"
  • CR-105
    • Notice to Stakeholders
    • Memorandum
    • CR-105 filed as WSR 22-10-037 on April 27, 2022

• Social Equity in Cannabis
  • CR-101
    • Notice to Stakeholders
    • Memorandum
    • CR-101 filed as WSR 21-22-042 on October 27, 2021
  • Informational Session on Rules Process and Engagement Opportunities at WSLCB
    • Informational Session Agenda
    • Informational Session Presentation
    • Recording: February 17, 2022, Informational Session 
      • Additional Resources - Keeping Up with LCB Rules: A brief overview of laws and rules and how you can be involved
  • Listen & Learn Forum on the Social Equity in Cannabis Program, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    • Forum Agenda
    • Forum Conceptual Draft Rules
    • Forum Invitation
    • Forum Participation Guidance
    • Forum Presentation
    • Forum Recording
  • CR-102
    • Notice to Stakeholders
    • Memorandum
    • CR-102 filed as WSR 22-09-036 on April 13, 2022
  • CR-102 – Withdrawal of CR-102
    • Withdrawal of Rulemaking WSR 22-11-030

• Expanding Definitions Related to the Evaluation of Additives, Solvents, Ingredients, Compounds, or Concentrates Used in the Production or Processing of Cannabis Products
  • CR-101
    • Notice to Stakeholders
    • Memorandum
    • CR-101 filed as WSR 22-11-032 on May 11, 2022

Recently Completed Rulemaking Project Materials

• Quality Control Testing and Products Requirements
  • Responses to Common Themes (concerning the November 18, 2020 public hearing on Supplemental CR 102 filed as WSR 20-20-040 concerning cannabis product quality control rules (April 14, 2021))
    • Responses to Common Themes
    • Exhibits A and B
    • Exhibits C through J
  • Deliberative Dialogue Sessions
    • Announcement: Be a Quality Assurance Panelist, Participant, or Listener – Deadline Jan. 20, 2021
    • Recording: January 28, 2021, Cannabis Product Testing Dialogue Panel 1 - Consumer Perspectives
    • Recording: February 4, 2021, Cannabis Product Testing Dialogue Panel 2 - Producer/Processor Perspectives
    • Recording: February 11, 2021, Cannabis Product Testing Dialogue Panel 3 - Accredited Lab Perspectives
    • Recording: February 24, 2021, Cannabis Product Testing Panel 2 Follow-up Discussion
    • Recording: March 1, 2021, Cannabis Product Testing Panel 3 Follow-up Discussion
  • Listen and Learn Session: Cannabis Quality Control Testing, October 20, 2021 from 1:00PM to 4:00 PM.
    • Agenda
    • GovDeliery Message
    • Conceptual Draft Rules
    • Recording: October 20, 2021 Listen and Learn Session: Cannabis Quality Control Testing
    • Powerpoint Presentation
    • Conceptual Draft Rules for PowerPoint Presentation
  • CR-101
    • Notice to Stakeholders
    • CR-101 Filed as WSR 18-17-041 on August 8, 2018
  • CR-102
    • Notice to Stakeholders
    • CR-102 Filed as WSR 20-03-176 on January 22, 2020
    • Small Business Economic Impact Statement
    • Significant Analysis
  • CR-102 – To Continue Hearing Date (In response to COVID-19 limitations)
    • Notice to Stakeholders
    • CR-102 Filed as WSR 20-07-052 on March 11, 2020
  • CR-102 – Withdrawal of CR-102 (In response to COVID-19 limitations)
    • Withdrawal of Rulemaking WSR 20-08-088
  • CR-102 – Refile CR-102 to establish new hearing date (In response to COVID-19 limitations)
    • Notice to Stakeholders
    • CR-102 Filed as WSR 20-12-026 on May 27, 2020
    • Memorandum
    • Small Business Economic Impact Statement
    • Significant Analysis
  • Supplemental CR-102
    • Notice to Stakeholders
    • Supplemental CR-102 Filed as WSR 20-20-040 on September 30, 2020
    • Supplemental CR-102 Memorandum
    • Small Business Economic Impact Statement
    • Significant Analysis
    • Attachment C
    • Public Comment Period Extended - Notice to Stakeholders
  • CR-102 (Filed December 8, 2021)
    • Notice to Stakeholders
    • CR-102 Filed as WSR 22-01-055 on December 8, 2021
    • Memorandum
    • Small Business Economic Impact Statement
    • Significant Analysis
       

Recently Withdrawn Rulemaking Projects

• Cannabis Retail Title Certificates (Withdrawn July 8, 2020)
  • CR-101
    • Notice to Stakeholders
    • CR-101 Filed as WSR 18-19-117 on April 18, 2018
  • Withdrawal
    • Withdrawal of Rulemaking WSR 20-15-040