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Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board says rules team is juggling 12 open projects, seeks approval to file expedited implementation package
Summary
At its April 21 caucus, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board was briefed on multiple rulemaking efforts stemming from the 2026 legislative session, including plans to file an expedited CR-105 package to align WAC language with three bills and to pursue CR-103 adoptions in May and July as appropriate.
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board on April 21 heard from its rules team that it is handling a heavy workload of statutory implementation and outreach after the 2026 legislative session.
Kevin, a representative of the director's office, told the caucus the rules team "currently has 12 open rules projects" and that staff will request board approval to file an expedited CR-105 rulemaking package to align five sections of chapter 314-55 WAC with statutory changes from three 2026 bills. Kevin said staff filed a CR-101 on April 13 to initiate rulemaking tied to the second substitute House Bill discussed and expect to file another CR-101 in May for an agricultural cannabis cooperative bill.
The package Kevin previewed focuses on implementing statutory language the board has no discretion to alter, he said, and would open a public comment period…
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