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
(All materials for THC Bill Rulemaking workshops can be found on our outreach page).
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THC Bill Rulemaking Workshop Series - Workshop #5 (virtual only): All Rule Sections - Final Workshop
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Schedule
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May 2, 2024 (2 - 3:30 pm)
- Materials
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Draft rules
- WAC 314-55-010 (Definitions)
- WAC 314-55-095 (Serving and Transaction Limits) - revised 4/18/2024
- WAC 314-55-102 (Quality Assurance and Quality Control Testing)
- WAC 314-55-105 (Packaging and Labeling)
- WAC 314-55-106 (Cannabis Warning Symbol Requirement)
- WAC 314-55-109 (Cannabinoid Additives)
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May 2, 2024 (2 - 3:30 pm)
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Schedule
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Microsoft Teams Meeting: Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 283 348 049 351
Passcode: ShwPZW
Dial-in by phone
+1 564-999-2000,,758044320#United States, Olympia
(833) 322-1218,,758044320#United States (Toll-free)Phone conference ID: 758 044 320#
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Full workshop series schedule here.
Recent
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024:
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The Board approved a CR 101 on Implementing Substitute House Bill 1453 on Medical Cannabis Excise Tax Exemption. There is an informal comment period open until May 29.
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The Board approved a CR 102 on Medical Cannabis Endorsements. There is a formal comment period open until the public hearing scheduled for June 5.
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The Board approved a CR 102 on Prohibited Conduct rulemaking. There is a formal comment period open until the public hearing scheduled for June 5.
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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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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