This bill amends RCW 69.50.348 to clarify the role of the liquor and cannabis board in regulating private cannabis testing laboratories accredited by the Department of Agriculture. It mandates that licensed cannabis producers and processors submit samples of their products to independent, third-party testing laboratories that meet specific accreditation requirements. The bill emphasizes that the board must accept the accreditation from the Department of Agriculture as the sole basis for the initial certification and subsequent renewals of these 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 also requires the department to review and update its fee schedule biennially and to work cooperatively with the interagency coordination team to reduce redundancies and ensure effective implementation of the regulations. All fees collected will be deposited into the dedicated cannabis account established under RCW 69.50.530.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 69.50.348