Rules in Progress
We are revising rules under chapter 246-70 WAC, Cannabis Product Compliance, to update the term "marijuana" to "cannabis," review the classifications for compliant product, examine compliant product labeling, and align quality assurance standards with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.
We will host public workshops during this rulemaking. To receive notification and updates, subscribe to GovDelivery - Search for Health System Quality Assurance > Health Professions > Medical Cannabis Program.
Formal public rules hearing
- Rule language and filing: WSR 26-20-094 (PDF)
- Date and time: November 10, 2026, 11 a.m.
- Location: Virtual via Zoom
- Register in advance for the public hearing.
Please provide written comments via the DOH rules comment webpage or email Annie Kause by midnight on November 10, 2026.
March 13, 2025 public rulemaking
- Agenda (PDF)
- Draft language for Labeling, Logos, Tax exemptions, and version of 2 Product classifications (PDF)
- Recommendations/discussion document (PDF)
- Workshop summary (PDF)
October 17, 2024 public rulemaking
- Agenda (PDF)
- Draft language for Labeling, Logos, Tax exemptions, and version of 2 Product classifications (PDF)
- Recommendations/discussion document (PDF)
- Workshop summary (PDF)
July 18, 2024 public rulemaking
- Agenda (PDF)
- Draft language for Quality Assurance Testing (WAC 246-70-050) (PDF)
- Recommendations & Policy Questions (PDF)
- Workshop summary (PDF)
Rules filed under WSR 22-23-001 (PDF).
Email us with any questions regarding this rulemaking.
Adopted Rules
- Expedited Rule Making chapters 246-71 WAC, Medical Cannabis Authorization database and 246-72 WAC, Medical Cannabis Consultant Certificate - Replacing the word “marijuana” with “cannabis” in response to passage of Second Substitute House Bill 1210.
- Rules adopted under WSR 22-18-086 (PDF)
- Final extension of emergency rule to temporary suspend the skills demonstration portion of the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) requirement to obtain a medical cannabis consultant certification (effective April 18, 2022 – expires after 120 days).
- Rules adopted under WSR 22-09-060 (PDF)
- Implementing House Bill 1094 (effective November 1, 2019)
- Rules adopted under WSR 19-22-047
- Cannabis heavy metal testing requirements (effective April 18, 2019 - expires after 120 days)
- Rules adopted under WSR 19-04-010
- Database and Consultant Certification (effective April 12, 2018)
- Rules adopted under WSR 18-07-030
- Permanent Rule Change for Chapter 246-72 WAC - Medical Cannabis Consultant Certificate Rules adopted under WSR 22-11-015 (PDF).
Liquor and Cannabis Board
- Initiative 502 – Recreational Marijuana in Washington State
- Chapter 314-55 WAC – Cannabis Licenses, Application Process, Requirements, and Reporting
Department of Revenue
History in Washington