What is LCB Doing Now?
Registration Window Now Closed
Registration for the Cannabis Social Equity Program is now closed. If you submitted registration for the program, check your email regularly for notification from the third-party contractor, Alta Point Consulting.
Alta Point Consulting will reach out to all registrants to sign up through their website and steps for how to submit your documentation.
Educational Video Series
Watch the Educational Video series to learn about the application process for the Cannabis Social Equity Program under Senate Bill 5080.
Final Rules Adopted
The LCB approved final rule amendments to the Cannabis Social Equity Program (WAC 314–55–570) to implement Senate Bill 5080 in law as RCW 69.50.335. This law expands and improves the Cannabis Social Equity Program. The amendments went into effect Jan. 18, 2025.
Third-Party Contractor for Social Equity Application Review and Scoring
Alta Point Consulting is the third-party contractor for the Cannabis Social Equity Program. This contractor will be responsible for gathering, verifying, and scoring application materials for the next round of the Cannabis Social Equity Program. Alta Point Consulting is a Seattle-based organization with over 40 years of experience and a nationwide network of over 400 consultants, bringing a deep understanding of federal, state, and local government processes.