The bill amends RCW 69.50.348 to clarify the role of the liquor and cannabis board in regulating private cannabis testing laboratories that are accredited by the Department of Agriculture. It establishes that licensed cannabis producers and processors must submit samples of their products to independent, third-party testing laboratories that meet the accreditation requirements set by the Department of Agriculture. The bill specifies that the board must accept this accreditation as the sole basis for the initial certification and any subsequent renewals of the laboratories, provided they have not violated any board requirements.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Agriculture in determining and collecting annual fees to support the cannabis product testing laboratory accreditation program. It emphasizes the need for cooperation between the Department of Agriculture and the interagency coordination team to reduce redundancies and ensure effective implementation of the regulations. The collected fees will be deposited into a dedicated cannabis account, further supporting the administration of the testing and accreditation processes.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 69.50.348