2019 Fall Policy Conference
Thursday, October 03, 2019, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM PDT
Category: Events
Please join us on for our 5th Annual Fall Policy Conference. Year after year, the policy conference is one of our member’s highest-rated and provides the last opportunity before legislative session starts to sit face-to-face with lawmakers, legislative leadership and key state agency personnel.
This year, WACA’s industry Councils (Producers, Processors, Laboratories, and Retailers) will convene the evening prior to the conference to codify sector-identified priorities for our 2019-2020 agenda. You will have the chance to ask questions and get up-to-speed about the work of the organization that will launch January 13, 2020, during their summary presentation the afternoon of the conference.
Click here to register - detailed agenda below.
Location: Marriott Seattle Airport / 3201 S. 176th Street, Seattle, 98188
Cost (includes continental breakfast & lunch):
Members: $100 + $25 each additional attendeeNon-members: $150 + $50 each additional attendee
8:30 am
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Continental Breakfast and Check-In
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9:00 am
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Welcome!
- Opening Remarks
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Vicki Christophersen, WACA Board Chair Jim Mullen/Herbery
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9:30 am
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Department of Agriculture: Update on hemp rules and Marijuna Infused Edibles
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Invited: Kelly McClain, Policy Advisor to the Director
WSDA
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10:30 am
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Legislative Panel – dialogue with industry members about cannabis policy going forwar
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Rep. Steve Kirby
Rep. Melanie Morgan
Rep. Brandon Vic,
Rep. Eric Pettigrew,
Sen. Derek Stanford
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11:30 am
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Lunch
Keynote Update: Very exciting announcement from the Washington State Department of Commerce regarding the cannabis industry - you do not want to miss this opportunity to be one of the first to hear this news!
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Brian Hatfield, WA State Department of Commerce
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1:00 PM
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WSLCB Panel: Update on traceability
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Invited Megan Duffy, WSLCB Deputy Director
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2:00 PM
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WSLCB Panel: update on rule-making
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Katherine Hoffman, WSLCB Cannabis Policy & Rules Coordinator
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3:00 pm
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Summary recap from WACA Councils: Producers, Processors, Laboratories, Retailers – status of priorities within sector
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WACA Council Chairs
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3:30 pm
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Final Discussion/Questions
- Brief overview of next steps
- Evaluations
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4:00 pm
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Adjourn
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