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Committee Hears Industry, Regulators on Bill to Rely on WSDA Accreditation for Cannabis Labs
Summary
Lawmakers heard lengthy testimony on House Bill 13-47, which would let the Liquor and Cannabis Board accept Washington State Department of Agriculture accreditation as the basis for initial cannabis lab certification; witnesses urged clarifying amendments and sustainable funding for WSDA.
A state House committee heard public testimony Wednesday on House Bill 13-47, which would make the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) accreditation the initial basis for certifying cannabis testing laboratories and direct agencies to reduce duplicated oversight.
Rep. Christine Reeves, the bill’s prime sponsor, told the Labor & Commerce Committee the measure is intended to “reduce duplication, enhance government efficiency and make sure that our industry has the necessary tools to ensure compliance and public safety.” The bill passed the House 88–3, staff reported.
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