Medical Cannabis Rules in Progress and Adopted Rules

Rules in Progress

A CR-101 has been filed for chapter 246-70 WAC, Cannabis Product Compliance - The department is opening this chapter 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.

• Rules filed under WSR 22-23-001 (PDF)
• The Medical Cannabis Program will be holding workshops and interested party meetings during the course of this rulemaking. To receive notification and updates, subscribe to GovDelivery - Search for Health System Quality Assurance > Health Professions > Medical Cannabis Program.
• Email us with any questions regarding this rule making.

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).

For additional information, please view our Rules Changes Frequently Asked Questions. 

Liquor and Cannabis Board

• Initiative 502 – Recreational Marijuana in Washington State (PDF)
• Chapter 314-55 WAC – Cannabis Licenses, Application Process, Requirements, and Reporting

Department of Revenue

• Chapter 82.12 RCW- Use Tax Exemptions
• Chapter 82.08 RCW-Retail Sales Tax Exemptions

History in Washington 

History in Washington - Medical Cannabis (PDF)