What We Do
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) is granted authority by the Washington State Legislature to regulate the production, sale, and distribution of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and vapor products in the state of Washington. Through rulemaking, we support the agency's mission to promote public safety and trust through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. Our rules impact licensees, the public, and stakeholders, including businesses like grocery stores, restaurants, bars, and cannabis retail outlets, as well as breweries, wineries, distilleries, and cannabis producers and processors, just to name a few. Our licensing division and enforcement and education division implement and enforce our rules.
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We offer many opportunities for the public to participate in policy and rule development! Learn how the rulemaking process works and ways to engage with us (link).
News, Updates, and Events
Current and Upcoming
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Week of March 25, 2024: THC bill rulemaking workshops to review and discuss draft proposed rules with stakeholders.
- Tuesday, March 26, 2024 (3-4 pm)
- Thursday, March 28, 2024 (1-2 pm)
- WAC 314-55-010 - Definitions (pdf) and WAC 314-55-080 - Medical Cannabis Endorsements (pdf)
- The Microsoft Teams information can be found here.
Recent
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024:
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The Board approved a CR-103 for permanent rules to implement ESSB 5365 (2023) related to increased penalties for selling tobacco and vapor products to people under 21:
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The Board denied a rulemaking petition to change WAC 314-55-083.
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Week of March 11, 2024: Medical Cannabis Endorsement Stakeholder Engagement Sessions: Two virtual stakeholder engagement sessions were held on the Medical Cannabis Endorsement rulemaking:
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Monday, March 11, 2024: 10 - 11:30 AM
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Thursday, March 14, 2024: 2 - 3:30 PM
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024: The board approved a petition to consider initiating rulemaking to amend WAC 314-55-105 regarding cannabis harvest dates on product labels .
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024: The Board approved the CR 101 on Minors on Non-Retail Cannabis Premises Rulemaking. Public comment is open until March 29, 2024. To submit written comments, please email the rules team at rules@lcb.wa.gov