Effective on Friday, the state Liquor Control Board is now known as the state Liquor and Cannabis Board as part of the new laws adopted by the Legislature earlier this year.
The name change is the first since the state established a liquor board in 1934.
“Having just passed the first anniversary of marijuana sales the timing of the change could not have come at a better time” said director Rick Garza in a media release. “I think it’s only fitting that the agency’s name has been changed to reflect our new regulatory responsibility regarding the cannabis industry.”
In addition to the name change, many other bills were passed that impact the business of marijuana, alcohol and tobacco in Washington.
Selected highlights of 2015 Legislation that impact the liquor and cannabis board
• HB 2136 – This law makes comprehensive marijuana market reforms to ensure a well-regulated and taxed marijuana market in Washington state.
• SSB 5052 – This law establishes regulations for the formerly unregulated medical marijuana system and aligns it with the existing recreational system.
• SB 5121 – This law authorizes the liquor and cannabis board to offer licenses for research into marijuana. All research projects must be approved by the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority.
• HB 2000 – This law authorizes the governor to enter into agreements with federally recognized Indian tribes in the state of Washington concerning marijuana.
• SB 5292 – This law bans the purchase, sale and possession of powdered alcohol.
• SSB 5280 – This law allows grocery store licensees to fill/sell growlers of cider.
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