Education

Welcome to the new LCB Education resource library!

Our mission is to promote responsible consumption and enhance public understanding of alcohol and cannabis. We are dedicated to educating the community on the effects of these substances, providing accurate information, and supporting safe practices.

Use the terms on the left-hand side to select what categories to filter by. If you are a licensee looking for educational resources, please visit our Enforcement Education pages or select "Enforcement" below to filter.

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How to Filter Education Resources

By default, all the resources available are shown when you first navigate to this page.

  • Click on each of the the terms on the left-hand side of this page to select what categories or topics on which you would like to see information.
  • Clicking multiple filters will limit the results to pages which are tagged as all categories (i.e., clicking “cannabis” and “safety” will show all pages with both “cannabis” and “safety” tags).
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  • If you are looking for a specific page, you can use the site search bar in the top right-hand corner to find a certain resource.
Liquor
Laws
Safety

If You Are Under 21

Zero Tolerance Law In Washington State if you are under the age of 21, you don’t even have to be “buzzed” to be busted while driving. On your first offense with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of

Liquor
Laws

Know the Laws

Producing, Selling, and Buying Alcohol Products The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has legal authority for licensing and regulating the production, distribution, and sales of alcoholic products in

Basics
Liquor

Alcohol Basics

What Is Alcohol and Why Is It Regulated? Alcohol is produced naturally by the fermentation of yeast, sugars, and starches found in grains, fruits, and vegetables. An additional process of evaporation

Health
Liquor

Alcohol and Your Health

Alcohol and the Brain Brain imaging shows the brain continues to develop until at least the mid-20s. Much of brain functioning is a chemical balancing act, so changing the chemicals in the brain by

Liquor
Safety

Consumer Safety

Ways to Reduce Risk Excessive drinking is linked to many health and behavioral problems. (To learn more, see the Alcohol and Your Health) Anyone can take steps to reduce these risks. Hosting Parties

Basics
Liquor

Alcohol Education

Since the end of alcohol prohibition, LCB has had a primary role in ensuring alcohol is manufactured, sold, and served in responsible ways and that only those over the age of 21 are able to buy and

Tobacco and Vapor

Tobacco

The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) enforces tobacco regulations and tax laws with product retailers, wholesalers, and distributors, and investigates and stops illegal acquisition and shipments of

Tobacco and Vapor

Vapor Products

The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) enforces vapor product laws and regulations and investigates the sales of vapor products by anyone not licensed to sell them. Keeping vapor products out of the

Liquor
Enforcement

Alcohol Licensee Education

Alcohol Delivery and Takeaway Guide The Washington State Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 5448. The new law which takes effect on July 1, 2023, has an impact on alcohol delivery and takeout requirements for liquor licensees that hold the following temporary endorsements: Takeout/Delivery
Basics
Cannabis

What is Cannabis?

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, weed, or pot, generally refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the cannabis plant (plant family Cannabaceae). Typical cannabis plants contain hundreds of compounds, including the most known: cannabinoids and terpenes. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
Basics
Cannabis

Types of Products

Cannabis can be consumed, inhaled, or applied to the skin. The method of use and THC content will have an impact on how soon and how intensely effects will be felt and how long they will last. Washington laws define possession and purchase limits for cannabis products. These limits are in the “Know
Basics
Cannabis

Reading a Product Label

In addition to the business information for the cannabis producer or processor, labels on cannabis packaging must provide specific information to help you understand some aspects of the product you are buying. The first step is knowing the terms on the label and why that information is important