Washington Administrative Code

(1) Brief adjudicative proceedings shall be conducted by a presiding officer for brief adjudicative proceedings designated by the board. The presiding officer for brief adjudicative proceedings shall have agency expertise in the subject matter but shall not have personally partic…

(1) At least five days before the scheduled issuance of either an initial or a final order, any party, including the agency, may file a written objection to resolution of a matter by a brief adjudicative proceeding and may request that it be converted to a formal adjudicative pro…

(1) If you are dissatisfied with the order in the brief adjudicative proceeding, you may appeal to the reviewing officer, which shall be the board chair, or designee. This appeal process is called an administrative review. Your appeal must be received by the board, in writing, wi…

(1) No person shall canvass for, solicit, receive or take orders for the purchase or sale of any liquor, or act as the agent for the purchase or sale of liquor, nor contact any licensees of the board in goodwill activities, unless such person is holder of an agent's license as pr…

(1) Agents licensed under the authority of RCW 66.24.310 may perform goodwill activities as authorized by the board.(2) Agents licensed under RCW 66.24.310 are prohibited from using their agent's license as a means to represent their being an employee of the board for the purpose…

Activities pursuant to RCW 66.20.010 (8) and (9), a manufacturer, importer, distributor, or agent thereof, may serve or donate liquor without charge to delegates and guests at a bona fide convention of a trade association composed of licensees of the board, subject to conditions …

(1) The liquor and cannabis board regulates alcohol advertising to promote public safety, prevent the misuse of alcohol and reduce youth exposure to alcohol advertising and marketing. These rules provide reasonable regulations as to the kind, character, size, and location of adve…

(1) Brand advertising of spirituous liquor by any manufacturer shall contain the following information:(a) The name and address of the manufacturer responsible for its publication. (Street may be omitted.)(b) A conspicuous statement of the class to which the product belongs and t…

(1) Institutional advertising shall mean advertising which promotes company or brand name identification, but does not directly solicit purchase or consumption of liquor. Educational advertising shall mean factual information on liquor, its manufacture, history, consumption and m…

No liquor advertising shall:(1) Be carried in any publication connected or affiliated with any elementary or secondary schools; or(2) Be connected with such schools in any media.[Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 66.08.060, and 66.28.010. WSR 10-06-122, § 314-52-030, filed 3/3/…

(1) Liquor advertisements may offer consumers premiums or prizes, upon completion of any coupon, contest, or competitive event, which may or may not require proof of purchase of the advertised product. Provided, that:(a) No one under twenty-one years of age is allowed to particip…

No liquor advertising shall be permitted by use of sound trucks.[Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 66.08.060 and 66.98.070. WSR 80-09-078 (Order 73, Resolution No. 82), § 314-52-050, filed 7/18/80; Order 46, § 314-52-050, Rule 120, filed 6/9/76; Order 10, § 314-52-050, filed 10…

(1) "Outdoor advertising" by manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retail licensees for these purposes shall include all signs affixed or hanging in the windows and on the outside of the premises visible to the general public from the public right of way, advertising the sa…

(1) Novelty branded promotional advertising items which are of nominal value, singly or in the aggregate, may be provided to retailers by industry members. Singly or in the aggregate is per licensed location. Such items include, but are not limited to: Trays, lighters, blotters, …

Programs and program folders, for the purpose of this section, shall mean brochures for use at sporting arenas which have, as a part of their operations, whether directly or indirectly, a retail licensed premises. No manufacturer, importer, distributor, or their agent, shall prov…

(1) The name of a retail licensee shall not appear in, or as a part of, or supplementary to, any advertising of a manufacturer, importer or distributor, except:(a) To produce brochures and materials promoting tourism in Washington state;(b) A manufacturer, importer, or distributo…

A sports entertainment facility licensee and affiliated business may enter into arrangements with a manufacturer, importer, or distributor for brand advertising or promotional events at the sports entertainment facility under the following conditions:(1) The facility has a capaci…

(1) Every advertisement by a retail licensee shall carry the licensed trade name or the registered franchise name or the trademark name. The term "trade name" shall be defined as the name as it appears on the license issued to the licensee:(a) Words such as tavern, cafe, grocery,…

Manufacturers, importers or distributors may furnish brand signs and point-of-sale material to retailers under the following conditions:(1) The brand signs and point-of-sale material shall have no value to the retailer except as brand advertisement; such signs as those that provi…

(1) Clubs shall not engage in any form of soliciting or advertising which may be construed as implying that the club operates a premises open to the public, or that social functions at which club liquor may be consumed, are open to the public. Clubs that provide lunch or dinner t…

(1) Industry members may sponsor public and civic events and provide the following:(a) Signage with the industry members name or brand name of their products; and(b) Programs or flyers to be disseminated at the event.(2) Acknowledgment of the sponsor, either by name, brand, or bo…

The purpose of this chapter is to outline the application process, qualifications and requirements to obtain and maintain a cannabis license and the reporting requirements for a cannabis licensee.[Statutory Authority: RCW 69.50.342 and 2022 c 16 § 168. WSR 22-14-111, § 314-55-005…

The following definitions apply for the purpose of this chapter in addition to the definitions provided in RCW 69.50.101.(1) "Applicant" or "cannabis license applicant" means any person or business entity who is considered by the LCB as a true party of interest in a cannabis lice…

(1) Purpose and scope. The purpose of this section is to:(a) Establish a program for cannabis licensee consultation and education visits consistent with the requirements of RCW 69.50.342(3) and 69.50.561;(b) Establish criteria for the provision of advice, consultation, and educat…

(1) To be issued and maintain a license to produce, process, or sell cannabis at retail, a person or entity applying for a cannabis license must meet all of the qualifications described in this chapter.(2) All applicants, licensees, and employees working in each licensed establis…

Conditional sales of cannabis products are prohibited.(1) Cannabis producers and processors are prohibited from requiring the purchase of other products and/or services by another cannabis licensee as a condition of a transaction of cannabis product. Products and services include…

(1) No industry member or licensee shall enter into any agreement which causes undue influence over another licensee or industry member. This rule shall not be construed as prohibiting the placing and accepting of orders for the purchase and delivery of cannabis that are made in …

Each cannabis license application is unique and evaluated individually. The board may inquire and request documents regarding all matters in connection with the cannabis license application.(1) Cannabis license qualification criteria and application process. To be issued a licens…

A cannabis license must be issued in the name(s) of the true party(ies) of interest. The board may conduct an investigation of any true party of interest who exercises control over the applicant's business operations. This may include financial and criminal background investigati…

(1) The board conducts a background check of a new applicant or for license renewals to evaluate whether the applicant or licensee qualifies or requalifies for a license. The background check includes a criminal record check through the Washington state patrol and the Federal Bur…

(1) The board will determine if a cannabis license applicant has been issued any administrative violations under this chapter.(2) The presence of administrative violation history will not result in automatic application denial, but will be considered in determining the applicant'…

(1) The board has the discretion to withdraw, deny, suspend, or cancel a cannabis license application or license consistent with RCW 69.50.331, for reasons including, but not limited to, the following:(a) Not meeting the initial or ongoing qualifications, requirements, or both fo…

(1)(a) A cannabis retailer's license is subject to forfeiture if the retailer is not fully operational and open to the public after 12 months of issuance of the license. No cannabis retailer's license is subject to forfeiture within the first nine months of issuance.(b) Fully ope…

If the board denies a cannabis license application, an applicant or applicants may:(1) Request an administrative hearing consistent with chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act.(2) Reapply for the license not earlier than one year from the date of the final order of d…

A cannabis research license allows a holder of the license to produce, process, and possess cannabis for the limited research purposes provided in RCW 69.50.372. The WSLCB designates a scientific reviewer (reviewer) to review research applications and make recommendations for the…

WAC 314-55-075(1)(a) A cannabis producer license allows the licensee to produce, harvest, trim, dry, cure, and package cannabis into lots for sale at wholesale to cannabis processor licensees and to other cannabis producer licensees. A cannabis producer may also produce and sell:…

WAC 314-55-077(1) A cannabis processor license allows the licensee to process, dry, cure, package, and label useable cannabis, cannabis concentrates, and cannabis-infused products for sale at wholesale to cannabis processors and cannabis retailers.(2) Application and license fees…

WAC 314-55-079(1) A cannabis retailer license allows the licensee to sell only useable cannabis, cannabis concentrates, cannabis-infused products, cannabis paraphernalia, and lockable boxes to store cannabis at retail in licensed retail outlets to persons 21 years of age and olde…

(1) A medical cannabis endorsement added to a cannabis retail license allows the cannabis retail licensee to:(a) Sell cannabis for medical use to qualifying patients and designated providers; and(b) Provide cannabis at no charge, at their discretion, to qualifying patients and de…

Cannabis licensees must obtain insurance coverage. Insurance is required to protect the consumer if any claims, suits, actions, costs, damages or expenses arise from any negligent or intentional act or omission of the cannabis licensees. Cannabis licensees will provide the board …

The security requirements for a cannabis licensee are as follows:(1) Display of identification badge. All licensees and employees on the licensed premises shall be required to hold and properly display an identification badge issued by the licensed employer at all times while on …

(1) Only the following specified soil amendments, fertilizers, other crop production aids, and pesticides may be used in the production of cannabis:(a) Pesticides registered by WSDA under chapter 15.58 RCW as allowed for use in the production, processing, and handling of cannabis…

(1) Notification of shipment. Upon transporting any cannabis or cannabis product, a producer, processor, retailer, or certified third-party testing lab shall notify the WSLCB of the type and amount and/or weight of cannabis and/or cannabis products being transported, the name of …

(1) All licensed cannabis processors, producers, and retailers, with the exception of licensed retailers with a medical cannabis endorsement, must conspicuously post a notice provided by the board about persons under 21 years of age at each entry to all licensed premises. The not…

(1) Cannabis licensees are responsible to keep records that clearly reflect all financial transactions and the financial condition of the business. The following records must be kept and maintained on the licensed premises for a five-year period and must be made available for ins…

(1) Cannabis retailer licensees must submit monthly report(s) and payments to the LCB. The required monthly reports must be:(a) On a form or electronic system designated by the LCB;(b)(i) Filed every month, including months with no activity or payment due;(ii) Each report will id…

(1) Pursuant to RCW 69.50.535(2), the excise tax levied in RCW 69.50.535(1) does not apply to sales of cannabis that satisfy all the following conditions:(a) The sale is made by a cannabis retailer holding a valid medical cannabis endorsement issued pursuant to RCW 69.50.375 and …

(1) If a cannabis licensee does not submit its payment(s) to the LCB as required in WAC 314-55-089: The licensee is subject to penalties.Penalties: A penalty of two percent per month will be assessed on the outstanding balance for any payments postmarked after the 20th day of the…

Personal possession limits and transaction limits are detailed in RCW 69.50.360 and 69.50.4013.(1) For persons age 21 and older and qualifying patients or designated providers who are not entered into the medical cannabis authorization database, cannabis serving and transaction l…

(1) Trade samples: Trade samples are samples of useable cannabis, cannabis-infused products, and cannabis concentrates, as described in this section, provided for free for the purpose of negotiating a sale and providing education to budtenders engaged in selling cannabis products…