December 1 brings new Washington State Cannabis rules. Are you ready?
Are you ready for the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board rule changes going into effect later this week? There are a number of rule refinements coming into effect on December 1st as a result of legislative action in 2017 and 2018. It is important to understand how these changes could affect your operation. (Recently…
Read MoreMandatory pesticide testing is coming to Washington State. Are you ready?
Following the lead of other Adult Use markets like Oregon and Colorado, the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is on track to create new rules that would implement pesticide and heavy metal testing for all marijuana product sold in the Washington marketplace. The public comment period for the rule making closed on Oct. 24th,…
Read MorePesticide results show the need for better practices in growing Washington cannabis industry
An article was published in the Stranger on Oct. 29th Stranger Article that pointed out WSDA testing has found illegal or inappropriate levels of pesticides in more than 40% of the nearly 400 samples tested from the Washington cannabis marketplace. These results included both pesticides not allowed for use on cannabis in Washington and high…
Read MoreLemonhaze 2018 celebrates Washington cannabis industry
The two-day cannabis and comedy festival at the Tacoma Dome was the first I-502 convention focused on the employees and licensed companies that make up the Washington state industry. Employees of I-502 licensee could register and attend for free and this brought many from all over the state to join in the celebration. The all…
Read MoreOccupational Health and Safety is coming for the cannabis industry.
What is Occupational Safety and Health? It is sometime known by other terms, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Workplace Safety, and sometimes just OSHA, the acronym for the federal agency that regulates worker safety. Generally, it refers to the rules that employers must follow in order to ensure they are creating a safe place for…
Read MoreWashington pumps the brakes on edibles review
After catching the industry by surprise, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) announced in a message to marijuana licensees last week that it will pause its marijuana edible product and label review for 30 days. With so many businesses in Washington effected by this change there has been a very strong vocal response…
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