Updates to Proposed Cannabis Social Equity Rules: Supplemental CR 102

Written by LCB Social Equity Team

The LCB has heard your feedback on the proposed rules for the CR 102 filed in June 2024 for the next round of Cannabis Social Equity license applications under SB 5080. The CR 102 is the second stage of the rulemaking process. The updated draft rules (also known as a “Supplemental CR 102”) were presented at the LCB Board meeting on Oct. 23, 2024 following the stakeholder engagement period, to include feedback received.

Proposed Draft Rules

Here is an overview of some of the proposed changes for the Social Equity Scoring Rubric:

• The maximum number of points for living in a Disproportionately Impacted Area (DIA) increased from 40 points to 60 points.
• The maximum number of points for an applicant convicted of a cannabis-related drug offense increased from 40 points to 60 points.
• The maximum number of points for an applicant’s family member convicted of a cannabis-related drug offense increased from 5 points to 30 points.
• The maximum number of points for time served in jail or prison decreased from 80 points to 60 points.
• The maximum number of points for household income below the median in the State of Washington increased from 30 points to 45 points.

Additional updates were also provided on Licensing Mobility for HB 2870 applicants and Title Certificate Holders at the Oct. 23 Board meeting. View all proposed changes in the PowerPoint presentation here.

Next Steps

The formal public comment period is open now until Dec. 4, 2024. Written comments on the draft rules can be sent to rules@lcb.wa.gov.

The public hearing is scheduled for the Dec. 4, 2024 Board Meeting.

How can I stay updated?

• Tune in to Board meetings
  The LCB Board meets every other Wednesday to discuss current LCB rules, topics, and to hear input from the public. To review our Board meetings schedule, you can visit our website here. You can also watch recorded meetings you may have missed. They are linked on the Board’s webpage.
• Sign up for the GovDelivery email listserv
  The LCB sends out regular communications about all agency topics. Sign up for these notifications here to get the latest LCB news. Make sure to select “Social Equity” as one of the topics you follow for any specific updates about the Cannabis Social Equity Program.