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Deliberative Dialogue Session 1�Concerning THC Compounds Other Than Delta-9: �Cannabis Plant Chemistry �June 3, 2021 – 9:30AM – 12:00PM�Via WebEx Only

Kathy Hoffman, MPA, MALC

Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board

1025 Union Avenue

Olympia WA 98502

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Overall meeting goal: To build an understanding of cannabis plant chemistry perspectives.

 

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Today’s dialogue intentions:

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  • Provide a platform for panelists to share and discuss plant chemistry perspective;
  • Increase opportunity for genuine, respectful moderated dialogue between all participants; and
  • Begin dialogue that may be used to inform THC compound other than Delta-9 rule and policy development.

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Why are we here?

  • LCB issued a Policy Statement #PS-21-01 concerning THC compounds other than delta-9 on April 28, 2021.
  • LCB began rule development by way of inquiry on May 12, 2021.
  • LCB would like to begin discussion concerning cannabis plant chemistry to inform rule development.

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How will data be collected, shared, and presented to decision makers?

  • Comments received will be added to an Excel workbook, organized by theme, and analyzed.
  • Comments will be presented to the Board for review and discussion.
  • LCB will share recordings and comment tables externally.

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Meeting Protocol

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Participant Roles:

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  • Panelist
  • Moderator
  • Participant/listener

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What is Deliberative Dialogue?

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  • “ Deliberative dialogue differs from other forms of public discourse — such as debate, negotiation, brainstorming, consensus-building — because the objective is not so much to talk together as to think together, not so much to reach a conclusion as to discover where a conclusion might lie. Thinking together involves listening deeply to other points of view, exploring new ideas and perspectives, searching for points of agreement, and bringing unexamined assumptions into the open.”

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See http://www.resolutioncollaborative.com/deliberative-dialogue/

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How is deliberative dialogue different from debate?

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Dialogue Protocol

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What are the ground rules for deliberative dialogue?

 

  • The purpose of dialogue is to understand and learn from one another (you cannot “win” a dialogue).
  • This is not a debate; we are not seeking points of divergence, listening to find flaws, or points to argue.
  • There is no “right” answer.
  • All dialogue participants speak for themselves; not as representatives of others’ interests.
  • In dialogue, everyone is treated as an equal; leave status and stereotypes at the door.
  • Be open and listen to others, especially when you disagree. Suspend judgment.
  • Identify and test assumptions – even your own.
  • Listen carefully and respectfully to the views of others; acknowledge you have heard the other, especially when you disagree.
  • Look for common ground.
  • Respect all points of view.
  • The moderators objectively guides the discussion.
  • Since this is a public work session, anything shared has the potential to become part of a public record.

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Dialogue Protocol

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Dialogue Format

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  • Panel introduction: Each panelist will take 5 minutes to introduce themselves.
  • Moderated panel discussion/dialogue. Participants listen.
  • Moderated participant questions and panel responses.
    • Use the hand-raise feature to indicate you have a question;
    • Participants will be called on in the order received.

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Who is Here?

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In the chat box, please share:

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  • Your name
  • Who you are affiliated with or represent (if comfortable sharing)
  • Why you are interested in this topic

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Panelist Introductions

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Moderated Panel Question and Discussion

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 1. How do the effects of delta-8 THC differ from those of delta-9 THC (and other THC isomers)? Does it matter if the compound is produced in plants or chemically?

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∆9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-9 THC)

∆8-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8 THC)

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Moderated Panel Question and Discussion

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2. When producing delta-8 THC, what do and don’t we know about byproducts? How are these detected?

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3. What amount of commercially-available (produced and sold) delta-8 THC is produced from cannabidiol (CBD) relative to the amount that is simply extracted from the cannabis plant?

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Moderated Panel Question and Discussion

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4. From a chemists perspective, what does “synthetic” mean? How does this differ from “artificial”?

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5. Are temperature changes and solvent-use unique to extraction and processing of cannabis or are they used for other extracting and processing other plants?  

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Participant Question Session

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Summary

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Wrap up

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Next steps

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Questions?

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Contact Kathy Hoffman, Policy and Rules Manager

360-664-1622

katherine.hoffman@lcb.wa.gov

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Thank you!