Washington Administrative Code

(1) Solid and liquid wastes generated during cannabis production and processing must be stored, managed, and disposed of in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations.For purposes of this section, "sellable cannabis waste" means solid waste generated during c…

(1) Cannabis producer and processor licensees must have at least one scale on the licensed premises for the traceability and inventory of products.(2) The scales and other measuring devices are subject to chapter 19.94 RCW, and must meet the requirements of the most current versi…

The following requirements apply to third-party laboratories seeking certification by the LCB to conduct quality assurance testing on cannabis and cannabis products in Washington state, and for certified third-party laboratories (certified laboratories) to remain certified by the…

(1) All licensed cannabis processors, producers, certified labs, and certified lab employees must comply with the sampling procedures described in this section, consistent with RCW 69.50.348. Noncompliance may result in disciplinary action as described in this chapter and applica…

(1) Certified laboratory quality control testing. To become certified, a third-party laboratory must meet the board's certification requirements as described in WAC 314-55-0995 and this chapter before conducting quality control tests required under this section. Cannabis licensee…

(1) The board may suspend or revoke the certification of any laboratory certified under WAC 314-55-0995 for violations of any of the following:(a) The laboratory owner or science director violates any of the requirements of chapter 314-55 WAC relating to the operations of the lab…

(1) Processors are limited to the methods, equipment, solvents, gases, and mediums detailed in this section when creating cannabis extracts.(2) Processors may use the hydrocarbons N-butane, isobutane, propane, or heptane. These solvents must be of at least 99 percent purity and a…

(1) The following definitions apply to this section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(a) "Cartoon" means any drawing or other depiction of an object, person, animal, creature, or any similar caricature that meets any of the following criteria:(i) The use of comical…

(1) All licensed cannabis processors and producers must disclose all ingredients used in the production of cannabis concentrates for inhalation and cannabis-infused extracts for inhalation.(2) All chemicals, compounds, additives, preservatives, thickening agents, terpenes, and ot…

The following requirements are in addition to the packaging and labeling requirements provided in WAC 314-55-105.(1) Cannabis-infused products for oral ingestion sold at retail must be labeled on the principal display panel or front of the product package with the "not for kids" …

A cannabis compliant product must meet all requirements in the department of health rules found in chapter 246-70 WAC in addition to all LCB requirements found in chapter 314-55 WAC.[Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 2015 c 70. WSR 24-16-064, § 314-55-107, filed 7/31/24, eff…

(1) Only pesticides allowed under WAC 314-55-084 may be used in the production of cannabis, and they must be registered by the Washington state department of agriculture (WSDA) under chapter 15.58 RCW.(2) Pursuant to WAC 314-55-102, if the WSLCB, WSDA, other designee of the WSLCB…

(1) As provided in RCW 69.50.326 Licensed cannabis producers and licensed cannabis processors may use a cannabidiol (CBD) product obtained from a source not licensed under this chapter, provided the CBD product:(a) Is not cannabis or a cannabis product, as defined in chapter 69.5…

(1) Cannabis licensees are responsible for the operation of their licensed business in compliance with the cannabis laws and rules of the board, chapters 69.50 and 69.51A RCW, 314-55 WAC, and any other applicable state laws and rules.(2) The penalties for violations of cannabis l…

A cannabis licensee must pay cash for cannabis prior to or at the time of delivery. The LCB will recognize the following forms of payment as cash payment for the purpose of this section.(1) Checks, under the following provisions:(a) A sale must be initiated by an irrevocable invo…

Retail licensees may use payment services to facilitate retail sales transactions under the following conditions:(1) The payment service provider must:(a) If applicable, be licensed and in good standing with the Washington state department of financial institutions; and(b) Not ha…

(1) Licensees must receive prior board approval before making any of the following ownership changes (see WAC 314-55-035 for the definition of "true party of interest"):Type of changeType ofapplicationFeeChange in the true parties of interest or owners in a: Sole proprietorship, …

(1) Changing a cannabis license to a new location requires a change request application to the board and initiated through business licensing services, as described in WAC 314-55-020. Board approval for change request applications must be obtained prior to any change of location …

(1) If a licensee wishes to change the name of their business, the licensee must apply for a change of trade name with the department of revenue, business license service.(2) If a licensee wishes to change their corporation or limited liability company name, the licensee must app…

(1) Notification: A licensee must notify the LCB's enforcement and education division in writing if the licensee plans to stop doing business for more than 30 days, or if the licensee plans to permanently discontinue cannabis sales.(2) Discontinued business: Sale of cannabis inve…

(1) Service and notice.(a) Any person who files any receivership or trustee action involving any cannabis licensee must serve the board with original notice of the action. Service is accomplished by delivery of the original notice of action to the board through one of the followi…

(1) The appointed guardian, executor, administrator, trustee, or assignee must notify the LCB's licensing and regulation division in the event of the death, incapacity, bankruptcy, or assignment for benefit of creditors of any licensee.(2) The LCB may give the appointed guardian,…

When a license is suspended or canceled, or the licensed business is discontinued, the unused portion of the cannabis license fee will not be refunded.[Statutory Authority: RCW 69.50.342 and 2022 c 16 § 168. WSR 22-14-111, § 314-55-145, filed 7/6/22, effective 8/6/22. Statutory A…

A cannabis retailer licensee may sell usable cannabis, cannabis concentrates, cannabis-infused products, and cannabis paraphernalia between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 a.m.[Statutory Authority: RCW 69.50.342 and 2022 c 16 § 168. WSR 22-14-111, § 314-55-147, filed 7/6/22, effective…

(1) Following are the forms of identification that are acceptable to verify a person's age for the purpose of purchasing cannabis:(a) Driver's license, instruction permit, or identification card of any state, or province of Canada, from a U.S. territory or the District of Columbi…

The following provisions apply in addition to the requirements and restrictions in RCW 69.50.369.(1) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(a) "Adult only facility" means:(i) A location restricted to persons age 21 and older by the LCB, cl…

(1) How can persons, cities, counties, tribal governments, or port authorities object to the issuance of a cannabis license? Per RCW 69.50.331, the LCB will notify cities, counties, tribal governments, and port authorities of the following types of cannabis applications. In addit…

(1) How can local cities, counties, tribal governments, or port authorities object to the renewal of a cannabis license?(a) The LCB will give governmental jurisdictions approximately 90 days written notice of premises that hold annual cannabis licenses in that jurisdiction that a…

(1) The following must be available for inspection at all times by an enforcement officer of the LCB:(a) All licensed premises used in the production, processing, storage, transportation, research, or sale of cannabis, useable cannabis, cannabis concentrates, cannabis-infused pro…

Officers shall identify cannabis, useable cannabis, cannabis concentrates, and cannabis-infused products during on-site inspections of licensed producers, processors, and retailers of cannabis by means of product in the traceability system, and/or by observation based on training…

The LCB may seize, destroy, confiscate, or place an administrative hold on cannabis, useable cannabis, cannabis concentrates, and cannabis-infused products under the following circumstances:(1) During an unannounced or announced administrative search or inspection of licensed loc…

(1) The LCB may issue an order to summarily destroy cannabis, useable cannabis, cannabis concentrates, or cannabis-infused products after the LCB's enforcement division has completed a preliminary staff investigation of the violation and upon a determination that immediate destru…

(1) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(a) "Affected product" means cannabis, useable cannabis, cannabis concentrates, or cannabis-infused products subject to a recall.(b) "Affected licensee" means a licensee whose cannabis, useable can…

(1) The LCB may require a cannabis licensee to destroy cannabis, useable cannabis, cannabis concentrates, and cannabis-infused products found in a licensed establishment to be in excess of product limits set forth in WAC 314-55-075, 314-55-077, and 314-55-079.(2) Destruction of s…

(1) A transportation license allows the licensee to physically transport or deliver cannabis, cannabis concentrates, and cannabis-infused products between licensed cannabis businesses within Washington state. The application fee for the transportation license is $250 and the annu…

(1) A cooperative may be formed by qualifying patients and/or designated providers to share responsibility for growing and processing cannabis only for the medical use of the members of the cooperative. A cooperative must meet the following criteria:(a) All cooperative members mu…

(1) Cannabis cooperatives must keep records that clearly reflect all activity, inventory, and conditions of the cooperative. The following records must be kept in a format prescribed by the LCB. All records must be maintained on the cooperative premises for a three-year period an…

This section details the requirements for sales of immature plants or clones and seeds by licensed producers to members of a registered cooperative, qualifying patients, and designated providers.(1) Medical cannabis patients who enter into the medical cannabis authorization datab…

(1) Qualifying patients or designated providers, including those participating in a cooperative, may extract or separate the resin from cannabis using only the following noncombustible methods:(a) Heat, screens, presses, steam distillation, ice water, and other methods without em…

(1) The board may issue a notice of correction to a licensee during a nontechnical assistance inspection or visit as described in this chapter if the board becomes aware of conditions that are not in compliance with chapters 69.50 and 69.51A RCW, and this chapter.(2) The notice o…

(1) The board may issue an administrative violation notice without issuing a notice of correction if:(a) The licensee is not in compliance with chapters 69.50 and 69.51A RCW, this chapter, or both, and the noncompliance poses a direct or immediate threat to public health and safe…

(1) A licensee must respond to an administrative violation notice within 20 calendar days from receipt of the notice. The response must be submitted on a form provided by the board. The licensee may:(a) Accept the recommended penalty identified in the administrative violation not…

(1) The board may summarily suspend any license after the board's enforcement division has:(a) Completed a preliminary staff investigation of the violation; and(b) Upon a determination that immediate cessation of the licensed activities is necessary for the protection or preserva…

(1) When the board summarily suspends a license under WAC 314-55-506, an affected licensee may petition the board for a stay of suspension. A petition for a stay of suspension must be received by the board within ten calendar days of service of the summary suspension order on the…

(1) The licensee, or agency, may petition the LCB for review of an initial order on stay. Any petition for review must be in writing and received by the LCB within 10 days of service of the initial order. If neither party has requested review within 10 days of service, the initia…

(1) The board determines if a penalty will be imposed. Penalties are based on the severity of the violation in the following categories:(a) Category I: Violations of a severity that would make a license eligible for cancellation on a first offense;(b) Category II: Violations that…

Violations of a severity that would make a license eligible for cancellation on a first offense. The board may not cancel a license for a single violation, unless it can prove a Category I violation by a preponderance of the evidence.Category IViolations of a Severity That Would …

Violations that create a direct or immediate threat to public health, safety, or both.Category IIViolations That Create a Direct or Immediate Threat to Public Health, Safety, or BothViolation Type1st Violation2nd Violation in a Two-year Window3rd Violation in a Two-year Window4th…

Violations that create a potential threat to public health, safety, or both.Category IIIViolations That Create a Potential Threat to Public Health, Safety, or BothViolation Type1st Violation2nd Violation in a Two-year Window3rd Violation in a Two-year Window4th Violation in a Two…

Violations that are significant regulatory violations.Category IVSignificant Regulatory ViolationsViolation Type1st Violation2nd Violation in a Two-year Window3rd Violation in a Two-year Window4th Violation in a Two-year WindowNoncompliance with record keeping requirements.WAC 31…