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. 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 (link). 

Make a difference. Let Your Voice Be Heard!

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 (link). 

News, Updates, and Events

Current and Upcoming

  • THC Bill Rulemaking Workshop Series - Workshop #3 (virtual only): Cannabis Product Packaging and Labeling (WAC 314-55-105)
    • Schedule
      • Wednesday, April 23, 2024 (2-4 pm)
        • Materials
        • Draft rules
          • Microsoft Teams Meeting: Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
            Join the meeting now
            Meeting ID: 243 818 840 856
            Passcode: UmE4Uh
            Dial-in by phone
            +1 564-999-2000,,190678390# United States, Olympia
            (833) 322-1218,,190678390# United States (Toll-free)

            Phone conference ID: 190 678 390#
             

  • THC Bill Rulemaking Workshop Series - Workshop #4 (virtual only): Quality Assurance and Quality Control Testing (WAC 314-55-102) and Cannabinoid Additives (WAC 314-55-109)
    • Schedule
      • April 26, 2024 (10 am - 12 pm)
        • Materials
        • Draft rules
          • Microsoft Teams Meeting: Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
            Join the meeting now
            Meeting ID: 228 313 364 035
            Passcode: bW97pL
            Dial-in by phone
            +1 564-999-2000,,902477532# United States, Olympia
            (833) 322-1218,,902477532# United States (Toll-free)

            Phone conference ID: 902 477 532#

 

  • THC Bill Rulemaking Workshop Series - Workshop #5 (virtual only): All Rule Sections - Final Workshop 
    • Schedule
      • May 2, 2024 (2 - 3:30 pm)
        • Materials
        • Draft rules
          • Microsoft Teams Meeting: Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
            Join the meeting now
            Meeting ID: 283 348 049 351
            Passcode: ShwPZW
            Dial-in by phone
            +1 564-999-2000,,758044320#United States, Olympia
            (833) 322-1218,,758044320#United States (Toll-free)

            Phone conference ID: 758 044 320#

             

  • Full workshop series schedule here.

     

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