WSR 20-16-105
AGENDA
LIQUOR AND CANNABIS
BOARD
[Filed July 31, 2020, 11:07 a.m.]
July 1 - December 31, 2020
Rule Development Agenda
Pursuant to RCW 34.05.314, this report describes current and anticipated rule development activities for the liquor and cannabis board (LCB). If you have any questions regarding this report or LCB rule development activities, please contact Katherine Hoffman at 360-664-1622 or katherine.hoffman@lcb.wa.gov.
This agenda is for informational purposes, and the noted dates of anticipated rule-making actions are estimates. Any errors in the agenda do not affect the rules and rule-making notices filed with the office of the code reviser and published in the Washington State Register. There may be additional LCB rule development activities that cannot be forecasted as the agency initiates rule making to implement new state laws, meet federal requirements, or meet unforeseen circumstances. The "Key" below explains terms and acronyms.
KEY:
CR: "Code reviser" on the notice forms created by the office of the code reviser for use by all state agencies.
CR-101: Preproposal statement of inquiry filed under RCW 34.05.310.
CR-102: Proposed rule-making notice filed under RCW 34.05.320 or 34.05.340.
CR-103: Rule-making order permanently adopting a rule, and filed under RCW 34.05.360 and 34.05.380.
RCW: Revised Code of Washington.
WAC: Washington Administrative Code.
WSR: Washington State Register official filing reference number given by the office of the code reviser when a notice is filed.
Liquor Related Rule Development Agenda
RCW/SESSION LAW
RULE TITLE
CR-101
CR-101 WSR#
CR-102
CR-102 WSR#
CR-103
CONTACT
PHONE
RCW 66.24.240, 66.24.244, 66.28.200, 66.28.210, and 66.28.220 as amended by HB 2412 (chapter 230, Laws of 2020);
Chapter 66.24 RCW, new section added by ESSB 5006 (chapter 186, Laws of 2020);  
RCW 66.28.310 and 66.24.395 as amended by ESSB 6095 (chapter 200, Laws of 2020); and
Chapter 66.24 RCW, new section added by SSB 6392 (chapter 210, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 314 WAC, the Washington state liquor and cannabis board (board) is considering establishing new rule sections and amending existing rule sections to implement the requirements of alcohol-related legislation enacted during the 2020 legislative session, including HB 2412 (chapter 230, Laws of 2020), ESSB 5006 (chapter 186, Laws of 2020), ESSB 6095 (chapter 200, Laws of 2020), and SSB 6392 (chapter 210, Laws of 2020).
7/22/2020
20-15-160
9/16/2020
(Anticipated)
 
11/25/2020
(Anticipated)
Audrey Vasek
360-664-1758
Chapter 314-28 WAC, Distillers, LCB is considering revisions to chapter 314-28 WAC to add alternating proprietorship requirements for distilleries and craft distilleries.
11/13/2019
19-23-044
Anticipated
 
Anticipated
Audrey Vasek
360-664-1758
RCW 66.20.010 as amended by EHB 1563 (chapter 112, Laws of 2019); RCW 66.08.030
Chapter 314-38 WAC, Permits.
5/29/2019
19-12-037
8/19/2020
(Anticipated)
 
10/28/2020 (Anticipated)
Audrey Vasek
360-664-1758
Chapter 314-05 WAC, Special occasion licenses.
1/10/2019
19-03-060
5/27/2020 (Supplemental)
20-12-024
Anticipate Filing
Katherine Hoffman
360-664-1622
RCW 66.08.030, 66.08.050; and E2SSB 5549 (section 12, chapter 238, Laws of 2020)
Chapter 314-28 WAC, Distillers, LCB is considering establishing new rule sections and amending existing rule sections to implement the directives and requirements of E2SSB 5549 (chapter 238, Laws of 2020).
8/5/2020
(Anticipated)
 
10/14/2020
(Anticipated)
 
12/23/2020
(Anticipated)
Audrey Vasek
360-664-1622
Cannabis Related Rule Development Agenda
RCW/SESSION LAW
RULE TITLE
CR-101
CR-101 WSR#
CR-102
CR-102 WSR#
CR-103
CONTACT
PHONE
RCW 69.50.342, 69.50.345, and 69.50.331 as amended by SSB 6206 (chapter 154, Laws of 2020)
WAC 314-55-020 Marijuana license qualifications and application process—Licensing change requests, LCB is considering a rule amendment to establish a certificate of compliance for marijuana business premises consistent with SSB 6206, (chapter 154, Laws of 2020).
7/8/2020
20-15-043
9/30/2020 (Anticipated)
 
11/25/2020 (Anticipated)
Casey Schaufler
360-664-1760
RCW 69.50.342, as amended by HB 2826 (chapter 133, Laws of 2020); and RCW 69.50.345
Chapter 314-55 WAC, Marijuana licenses, application process, requirements, and reporting, LCB is considering establishing new and amending existing sections of rule to implement the directives and requirements of HB 2826 (chapter 133, Laws of 2020) concerning marijuana vapor products.
7/8/2020
20-15-043
12/9/2020 (Anticipated)
 
2/24/2021 (Anticipated)
Casey Schaufler
360-664-1760
WAC 314-55-075 Marijuana producer license—Privileges, requirements, and fees, LCB is considering revisions and new rule sections that would incrementally expand the plant canopy square footage allowed for licensed Tier 1 producers.
12/18/2019
20-01-171
9/30/2020 (Anticipated)
 
12/9/2020 (Anticipated)
Casey Schaufler
360-664-1760
RCW 69.50.342 as amended by ESSB 5318 (chapter 394, Laws of 2019); including new section
WAC 314-55-XXX, LCB is considering creating a new section of rule that will establish a voluntary compliance program for marijuana licensees consistent with the mandates of ESSB 5318 (chapter 394, Laws of 2019).
7/17/2020
19-15-074
8/5/2020
(Anticipated)
 
10/14/2020 (Anticipated)
Katherine Hoffman
360-664-1622
WAC 314-55-035 What persons or entities have to qualify for a marijuana license?, LCB proposes amendments to existing rule and new sections of rule regarding qualifications for a marijuana license, and to implement the directives of ESHB 1794 (chapter 380, Laws of 2019) regarding agreements by licensed marijuana businesses - intellectual property, now codified in RCW 69.50.395.
10/31/2020
18-22-054
6/24/2020
20-14-032
9/2/2020 (Anticipated)
Katherine Hoffman
360-664-1622
WAC 314-55-101 Quality assurance sampling protocols, 314-55-102 Quality assurance testing (effective until February 28, 2021), new 314-55-1021 Quality assurance and quality control (effective March 1, 2021, until August 31, 2021), new 314-55-1022 Quality assurance and quality control (effective September 1, 2021), and 314-55-1025 Proficiency testing. LCB proposes amendments and new sections to current marijuana product testing standards that would require the addition of pesticide and heavy metal testing for all marijuana products produced, processed, and sold in Washington state.
8/8/18
18-17-041
5/27/2020
20-12-036
Anticipated Filing
Katherine Hoffman
360-664-1622