Liquor, Cannabis & Psychedelics Law Section
The Liquor, Cannabis, and Psychedelics Law Section works to connect, inform, guide, and support practitioners in these highly regulated and technical areas of law. The Section is comprised of a network of highly skilled practitioners working together to interpret the rules, regulations, and industry developments in order to further best practice guidelines for these developing and established industries.
The Section provides benefits to members by providing networking and education opportunities to attorneys who practice in or are interested in the practice of liquor, cannabis, or psychedelics law. The Section serves as a repository of information to guide practitioners through these highly technical areas of law, provides advice to the Bar, as requested, on proposed legislation, court rules, and other matters, and provides resources and education to legislators and regulators.
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The Administrative Law Section offers many resources and benefits for members. On this page you will find information about the section, their upcoming events and offerings, as well as information about the section's executive committee.
Upcoming Programs
NEW Webinar! Cannabis Rescheduling and its impact on the Cannabis Industry
Developed in partnership with the WSBA Liquor, Cannabis, and Psychedelics Law Section
Cannabis Rescheduling and its impact on Washington State's Cannabis Industry is a timely one-hour CLE exploring how a potential shift in federal cannabis scheduling could reshape the legal, regulatory, and business landscape for Washington cannabis companies. Hosted by Aaron Pelley and presented by Daniel Shortt, this program examines both the immediate and long-term consequences of federal reform for one of the nation's most mature cannabis markets.
The presentation will cover the current status of federal cannabis scheduling, the legal significance of rescheduling under the Controlled Substances Act, and anticipated changes to enforcement priorities, taxation (including IRC §280E), banking access, and interstate considerations. Attendees will gain insight into how rescheduling may affect licensing, compliance obligations, contracts, and risk management for Washington cannabis operators.
Designed for attorneys, industry professionals, and advisors, this CLE will provide practical takeaways to help participants counsel clients, assess business impacts, and prepare for regulatory shifts as federal cannabis policy continues to evolve.
When: March 17, 2026
Time: 12:15–1:15 p.m. PST
Credits: 1.00 Law & Legal Procedure
Our Section Is Expanding!
Thank you to those members who completed the survey sent out in October. Your responses were overwhelmingly in support of expanding the section scope. I have included at the bottom of this email the responses we received. Based on such responses, the Section Executive Committee approved amended bylaws that expanded the section scope to include liquor law and psychedelics law. On Saturday, the section proposed such amended bylaws to the Board of Governors, who approved the proposal, including our request for a new section name. The Cannabis Law Section is now the Liquor, Cannabis, and Psychedelics Law Section. The executive committee is already working on a slew of valuable programming involving these three core practice areas.
Although the members largely supported this expansion, it is clear from the minority of survey responses that some practitioners would prefer that the section remain cannabis-specific. I want to reassure you that the section remains committed to cannabis law and the needs of cannabis law practitioners. We believe this is a positive move forward for the section and we look forward to providing engaging and valuable resources to the members in all three areas of law.
| ANSWER CHOICES | RESPONSES |
| No, the Cannabis Law Section should limit its subject matter to Cannabis related topics | 10.53%; 2 votes |
| Yes, the Cannabis Law Section should broaden its subject matter to include psychedelic law | 21.05%; 4 votes |
| Yes, the Cannabis Law Section should broaden its subject matter to include alcoholic beverage law | 0.00%; 0 votes |
| Yes, the Cannabis Law Section should broaden its subject matter to include both psychedelic law and alcoholic beverage law | 68.42%; 13 votes |
| TOTAL | 19 votes |
Executive Committee
Executive Committee Meetings
The Liquor, Cannabis, and Psychedelics Law Section Executive Committee generally meets on the first Tuesday of every month, at 12:15 p.m. via Zoom. If you would like more information about the section's executive committee meetings, or would like to attend, please email sections@wsba.org. The following dates are the currently scheduled meetings:
- March 3, 2026
- April 7, 2026
- May 5, 2026
- June 2, 2026
- July 7, 2026
- Aug. 4, 2026
- Sep. 1, 2026
- Oct. 6, 2026
- Nov. 3, 2026
- Dec. 1, 2026
Interested in learning more about the Section? Interested in getting involved? Contact sections@wsba.org.
