Accommodation Sales

An accommodation sale permit allows an individual or business to sell a private collection of wine or spirits to another individual or business.  A permit may be issued by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) to allow the sale of a private collection to a licensee, but may not be issued to a licensee to sell to a private individual or business.  Both the seller and buyer must be located in Washington State.  (RCW 66.20.010 (16))

Procedures:

  1. The seller completes form LIQ1289 Application for Accommodation Sale Permit at least five business days before the sale. Mail the form with a check for the $25.00 fee to:
    Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
    Finance Division
    P.O. Box 43085
    Olympia, WA 98504-3085
  2. Once the WSLCB verifies the information on the application and receives the $25.00 fee, a permit for the sale will be issued to the seller.
  3. The seller must wait at least five business days after receiving the permit to release the wine and/or spirits collection to the buyer.
  4. Within twenty calendar days of the sale, the seller must complete form LIQ1290 Accommodation Sale Inventory Report and mail to:
    Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
    Finance Division
    P.O. Box 43085
    Olympia, WA 98504-3085

Definitions:

  • Accommodation Sale – The sale of a private collection of wine or spirits to an individual or business.  Both the seller and buyer must be located in Washington State.
  • Buyer – The individual or business buying a private collection of wine or spirits.  A buyer may be a liquor licensee.
  • Private Collection – A privately owned collection of wine or spirits.  There is no minimum or maximum quantity to be considered a collection.
  • Seller – The individual or business selling a private collection of wine or spirits.  The seller cannot be a liquor licensee.

 

For any questions on the process, please contact generalaccounting@lcb.wa.gov or (360) 664-1677.