Rulemaking Resources

Make a Difference. Let Your Voice Be Heard!

• Public Comments: Stakeholders and the public can express their opinions, concerns, or suggestions on the proposed rules during the public comment process. There are formal and informal ways for you to comment on a proposed rule. When giving input, please provide clear and specific feedback, citing relevant sections of the legislation and proposing alternative solutions or improvements where appropriate.
• Public Hearings: provide an opportunity for the public to provide formal comments and oral testimony on proposed agency actions. Any organization or person can attend a hearing, either to speak to a submission or to observe. Submit a written comment during the open comment period by email at publichearings@lcb.wa.gov, by fax at (360) 704-5027, or by mail:

Rules Coordinator
Liquor and Cannabis Board                                                                                 
P.O. Box 43080                                                                                            
Olympia, WA 98504-3080

Contact our rules team for questions about rulemaking projects and about providing public comment on a specific rulemaking topic at rules@lcb.wa.gov 

• Providing Comments to the Board – The Board encourages written comments be provided to them in advance of Board meetings. Information about how to provide input to the Board related to rulemaking and how to attend Board meetings in person or virtually can be found here.
• Stakeholder Outreach – We encourage collaboration and engagement with stakeholders throughout the rulemaking process. This can involve meetings, workshops, or workgroups to address specific aspects of regulations and seek consensus among various parties. Stakeholder sessions serve as a platform for in-depth exchanges of ideas and perspectives. You can find upcoming and previous stakeholder engagement meetings and other collaborative sessions here.
• Petition for Rulemaking – You may petition a state agency to adopt, repeal, or amend a rule within its authority. We have 60 days to take one of the following actions in response to the petition: deny the request and explain our reasons; describe alternative steps we will take; or initiate rulemaking. If we deny your petition, you may appeal our decision to the Governor. Find out more about rulemaking petitions here.
• Policy Suggestion – The LCB is dedicated to engaging with stakeholders, licensees, permit holders, consumers, industry partners, and interested members of the public. Please send your suggestions and ideas for policy development concepts that you would like the LCB to consider.