Laws and Rules

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 (see below). 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.

We are committed to transparency, accountability, equity, and inclusion in rulemaking. Sign up for email updates about rulemaking activities and opportunities for public engagement. 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. 

For information about upcoming Public Hearings and Stakeholder Feedback Sessions related to rulemaking:

• Visit our public hearings and outreach webpage here.

Current Laws and Rules

Note: Due to the fluid nature of rulemaking, information and related materials on this page could be subject to change over time.