Washington Administrative Code

Violations that are procedural and operational.Category VProcedural and Operation ViolationsViolation Type1st Violation2nd Violation in a Two-year Window3rd Violation in a Two-year Window4th Violation in a Two-year WindowHours of service: Sales of cannabis between 8:00 a.m. and 1…

Statutory penalty violations.Category VIStatutory Penalty ViolationsAllowing a minor to frequent a retail store.RCW 69.50.357(2)$1,000 monetary fineAllowing persons under twenty-one years of age to frequent a retail licensed premises.RCW 69.50.357$1,000 monetary fineEmployee unde…

(1) On the effective date of a cannabis license suspension, a board enforcement officer will post a suspension notice in a conspicuous place on or about the licensed premises. This notice will state that the license has been suspended by order of the board based on a violation of…

(1) The purpose of this section is to:(a) Support and further the protection of public health and prevention of youth access consistent with RCW 69.50.101(xx).(b) Mitigate the risks to public health and youth access by prohibiting the use of any additive, solvent, ingredient, or …

(1) Purpose and scope. The purpose of this section is to establish a procedure for the board to evaluate additives, solvents, ingredients or compounds used in the production of cannabis products, as those products are defined in chapter 69.50 RCW.(2) Definitions. For purposes of …

(1) Definitions.(a) "Disproportionately impacted area (DIA)" means a census tract within Washington state where community members were more likely to be impacted by the war on drugs. The board will provide maps to identify disproportionately impacted areas. The maps will reflect …

The purposes of this chapter are to:(1) Describe the organization of the Washington state liquor and cannabis board (LCB);(2) Detail how the LCB complies with laws governing the disclosure (release) of public records; and(3) Explain how an individual or organization may obtain pu…

(1)(a) The Washington state liquor and cannabis board (LCB) is an agency created to exercise the police power of the state in administering and enforcing laws and regulations relating to alcoholic beverage control (Title 66 RCW), cannabis (chapter 69.50 RCW), tobacco (chapter 70.…

(1) The LCB public records officer:(a) Receives all public records requests made to the LCB;(b) Provides "fullest assistance" to persons seeking LCB public records;(c) Oversees the LCB's compliance with the Public Records Act, including locating, processing, and releasing records…

(1) Many records are available on the LCB's website at lcb.wa.gov. Requestors are encouraged to search for and view records on the LCB's website in lieu of or prior to making a public records request. An index of public records is available as provided in subsection (3) of this s…

An individual may request a public record orally or in writing. The LCB encourages all public records requests be submitted in writing. Public records requests may be sent to the LCB via email at publicrecords@lcb.wa.gov.(1) A form for public records requests prescribed by the LC…

(1) Order of processing public records requests. The public records officer or designee will process requests in the order allowing the most requests to be processed in the most efficient manner.(2) Acknowledging receipt of request. Within five business days after receipt of the …

(1) No fee is charged for the inspection of public records.(2) The LCB does not charge any fee for access to or downloading records posted on its internet website prior to a request, unless the requestor specifically requests that posted records be provided by other means, such a…

(1) The Public Records Act (chapter 42.56 RCW) exempts a number of types of records from public inspection, production, and copying that the board may assert when responding to a request for public records. In addition, records are exempt from disclosure if any "other statute" ex…

(1) Any person who objects to the denial of a request for a public record may petition for prompt review of such decision by submitting a written request for review. The written request must specifically refer to the written statement by the public records officer or designee whi…

Pursuant to RCW 66.08.030, pamphlets containing state liquor laws (Title 66 RCW and other liquor related statutes) and the revised rules and regulations of the board will be made publicly available on the agency website.[Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. WSR 09-07-085, § 314-62…

The board makes annual reports covering the administration and enforcement of the Liquor Act during the preceding fiscal year. Copies of this report will be publicly available on the agency website.[Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. WSR 09-07-085, § 314-62-020, filed 3/17/09, e…

Samples for the purpose of this section shall mean beer and wine and/or containers furnished to licensees for the purpose of negotiating a sale as provided in RCW 66.28.040.[Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 66.08.060 and 66.98.070. WSR 81-23-038 (Order 84, Resolution No. 93), …

Procedures for furnishing samples of beer and wine to licensees for the purpose of negotiating a sale are as follows:(1) Quantity. Except as provided in (d) of this subsection, samples may be furnished only in their original packages or containers as produced by the manufacturer …

A distiller, craft distiller, spirits distributor, spirits certificate of approval holder, spirits importer, or their agent may, for the purpose of product promotion, provide without charge single samples to retail licensees authorized to sell spirits and their employees.(1) Samp…

(1) Each brewer, winery, importer or wholesaler who furnishes samples of beer or wine to licensees shall keep at his place of business a complete record of the disposition of such samples, which record shall show (a) the name and address of the importer, wholesaler or retail lice…

The purpose of this chapter is to outline the regulations for a person to bring alcoholic beverages into the state for personal or household use, either from another state or from outside the United States, per RCW 66.12.110 and 66.12.120.[Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 6…

(1) "Alcoholic beverages" means liquor as defined in RCW 66.04.010(16).(2) "Private individual" means a person bringing alcoholic beverages into the state from another state or from outside the United States for personal or household use.(3) "Personal or household use" means:(a) …

Do Not Have to Pay Tax and MarkupMust Pay Tax and MarkupBringing from inside the U.S.2 liters of spirits or wine or 288 ounces of beer, no more than once per calendar month.An amount above 2 liters of spirits or wine or 288 ounces of beer during one calendar month.Bringing from o…

Fill out a board declaration form, which is available from the United States Custom Service.(1) Compute the state taxes and markup using the chart on the form.(2) Sign the form.(3) Keep a copy for your records and give a copy to the United States Customs Service.(4) Send a copy o…

(1) You must obtain prior authorization from the board before bringing alcoholic beverages into the state from another state for personal or household use. Any private individual who fails to obtain prior authorization will be subject to the provisions of RCW 66.44.160, "Illegal …

Notwithstanding any other provision of Title 66 RCW or Title 314 WAC, a spirit, beer and wine restaurant licensee who permanently discontinues business for any reason shall dispose of the salable unopened liquor remaining in stock by sale to the board of the items originally purc…

Notwithstanding any other provision of Title 66 RCW or Title 314 WAC, a spirit, beer and wine restaurant licensee in conjunction with the purchase of a licensed business may purchase, and place into its regular stock, salable liquor as provided in WAC 314-70-010. Such liquor shal…

The purpose of this chapter is to comply with and implement RCW 43.21C.120 directing every state agency to adopt rules pertaining to the integration of the policies and procedures of the State Environmental Protection Act into the various programs under their jurisdiction for imp…

Pursuant to WAC 197-10-800, the liquor and cannabis board has reviewed its authorized activities and found them to be exempt under the provisions of chapter 197-10 WAC.[Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 2015 c 70. WSR 24-16-064, § 314-72-020, filed 7/31/24, effective 8/31/24…

The Washington state lottery commission, hereinafter called "the commission," is the commission appointed by the governor pursuant to RCW 67.70.030 to adopt rules governing the operation of the lottery and advise the director regarding the operation and administration of the lott…

(1) Regular public meetings of the commission shall be held pursuant to the schedule published annually in the Washington State Register. Each such regular meeting shall be held at a time and place designated by the director and published in the meeting agenda.(2) Additional publ…

Unless specifically provided elsewhere in these rules, submission of materials or requests for notice or information of any kind, may be made by addressing correspondence to: Washington State Lottery Commission, P.O. Box 43000, Olympia, Washington 98504-3000.[Statutory Authority:…

The commission has reviewed its authorized activities and has found them to be exempt pursuant to WAC 197-11-800.[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040. WSR 98-08-067, § 315-02-040, filed 3/30/98, effective 4/30/98. Statutory Authority: 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7. WSR 82-21-038 (Order 3), §…

The director of the Washington state lottery, hereinafter called "the director," is the director appointed by the governor pursuant to RCW 67.70.050, to be responsible for the supervision and administration of the operation of the lottery in accordance with the RCW 67.70.060 and …

Unless specifically provided elsewhere in these rules, submission of materials or requests for notice or information of any kind, may be made by addressing correspondence to: Office of the Director, Washington State Lottery, P.O. Box 43000, Olympia, Washington 98504-3000.[Statuto…

The director has reviewed their authorized activities and has found them to be exempt pursuant to WAC 197-11-800.[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040(1). WSR 26-01-111, s 315-02-070, filed 12/16/25, effective 1/16/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040. WSR 98-08-067, § 315-02-070…

The commission hereby authorizes each of the following to act as an agent of the commission for the purpose of signing Form CR-103 promulgated by the code reviser for the purpose of filing adopted rules:(1) Each member of the commission;(2) Director or designee;(3) Deputy directo…

Words and terms used in these rules shall have the same meaning as each has under chapter 67.70 RCW, unless otherwise specifically provided in these rules, or the context in which they are used clearly indicates that they be given some other meaning.[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.7…

"Bank" means and includes all commercial banks, mutual savings bank, savings and loan associations, credit unions, trust companies and any other type or form of banking institution organized under the authority of the state of Washington or the United States of America whose prin…

"Employee of the commission" means the salaried or wage earning employees of the state lottery. "Employee of the commission" does not mean contractors, subcontractors, consultants, or licensed agents of the state lottery, unless expressly defined in contract.[Statutory Authority:…

"Game" means any individual or particular type of lottery authorized by the commission.[Statutory Authority: 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7. WSR 82-21-038 (Order 3), § 315-02-140, filed 10/15/82.]

"Prize" means any award, financial or otherwise, awarded by the director.[Statutory Authority: 1982 2nd ex.s. c 7. WSR 82-21-038 (Order 3), § 315-02-190, filed 10/15/82.]

"Ticket" means a lottery ticket or share issued by the director for sale to the general public.[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040 (1), (3) and 67.70.040. WSR 07-11-154, § 315-02-220, filed 5/22/07, effective 6/22/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.70.040. WSR 98-08-067, § 315-02-22…

"Claim" means actual, physical receipt of a ticket, and claim form if necessary under these rules, by a location authorized to pay the prize sought. Placement of the ticket, and claim form, if necessary, in the United States mail or another mail service does not constitute receip…

"Redeem" means presentation, with the intent of demanding prize payment, of a ticket, and claim form if required by these rules, at a location authorized to pay the prize sought, and receipt by the player of the prize payment. Presentation is not effective upon placement of the t…

The director shall license as lottery retailers such persons who will best serve the public interest and convenience, promote the sale of tickets, and meet the eligibility criteria for application and licensure. "Lottery retailer," formerly known as "licensed agent," means a pers…

An applicant for a lottery retail license must:(1) Be at least eighteen years of age.(2) Not be engaged, or intend to be engaged, exclusively in the business of selling tickets.(3) Not be a member or employee of the commission or who is the spouse, child, brother, sister, or pare…

(1) Any eligible person may apply for a license to act as a lottery retailer by first filing with the director a completed application on a form approved by the director, together with any supplement thereto, which shall include, but not be limited to, authorization to investigat…

The director may issue a general license, which authorizes a lottery retailer to conduct the routine sale of tickets at a fixed structure or facility, to an applicant who qualifies for licensure. The general license shall authorize the lottery retailer to conduct the routine sale…