Liquor
Cannabis
Tobacco and Vapor
Enforcement
Enforcement Education
Enforcement Education Program The Enforcement and Education Division has an Education Program dedicated to providing educational resources to licensees and other stakeholders. If you need information on topics like advertising, compliance, or best practices for your licensed business, this team is a
Liquor
Enforcement
Alcohol Licensee Education
Alcohol Takeout Guide This document describes takeout requirements for liquor licensees. Tribal Memorandums of Agreement: A Guide for Liquor Distributors This document provides clarity on Tribal Memorandums of Agreement for Liquor Distributors
Liquor
Enforcement
Laws
Public Safety Laws
Public safety violations are considered the most serious as they present a direct threat to public safety. Public safety liquor laws fall into the following categories: violations involving minors; the sale or service of alcohol to apparently intoxicated persons; conduct violations; and refusing to
Basics
Liquor
Health
Alcohol’s Effect on Individuals
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) BAC is the amount of alcohol that is present in the bloodstream. For example, having a BAC of 0.10 percent means there is about one drop of alcohol for every 1,000 drops of blood present in the body. At certain BAC levels, alcohol alters a person’s visual functions
Liquor
Safety
Ways to Reduce Risks
Excessive drinking is linked to many health and behavioral problems. (To learn more, see Alcohol and Your Health.) Anyone can take steps to reduce these risks. Keep track of how much you drink. Know what a standard drink size is to accurately count your drinks. (See Alcohol Basics.) Do not consume
Basics
Liquor
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 and condensation is used to create distilled spirits and liquor. The alcohol content of distilled spirits is greater than that of beers and
Liquor
Safety
Safe Liquor Storage
According to the 2018 Washington Healthy Youth Survey, of those students who reported getting alcohol in the past 30 days, 46% of 8th graders and 31% of 10th graders got it at home with, or without permission. Put alcohol in a locked cabinet to keep it out of the reach of minors. This is especially
Basics
Liquor
Health
Levels of Drinking
Drinking in moderation According to the “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025,” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture, adults of legal drinking age can choose not to drink or to drink in moderation by limiting intake to two drinks or less in a day for
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 .02-.07 percent, you could lose your license for 90 days. On a next offense, you could lose your
Liquor
Laws
Safety
Alcohol and Motor Vehicle Use
Driving under the influence (DUI) refers to operating a motor vehicle while affected by alcohol, drugs, or both. Motor vehicle incidents involving drunk or drugged driving cost our state millions of dollars each year in serious injuries, property damage, medical costs, lost work time, and death
Liquor
Health
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Using alcohol along with other drugs is unsafe because the effects may be stronger and more unpredictable than one drug alone, and possibly even deadly. The health risks include: Overdose Injury Violence Risky sexual behavior Chronic disease Alcohol or other substance use disorders Mixing alcohol
Liquor
Laws
Producing, Selling, and Buying Alcohol Products
LCB has legal authority for licensing and regulating the production, distribution, and sales of alcoholic products in Washington State. Policies governing these activities are a mix of state laws and LCB regulations. Alcohol cannot be produced or sold without a license, except for home brewing and