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Dear licensees,
Governor Inslee has lifted most COVID-19 business restrictions in place based on health and safety proclamations and/or Emergency Orders.
Effective June 30, 2021, all business sectors may return to usual capacity and operations, with limited exceptions for large indoor events (any event with more than 10,000 simultaneous participants in an indoor, enclosed space.)
Reopening Guidance and/or Requirements:
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Vaccine verification/negative testing: Recommended but not required for large indoor and outdoor events
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Capacity limitations: No restrictions in restaurants, bars, stores, businesses, theaters etc. (except large indoor events)
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Physical distancing: No requirements
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Facial coverings: Not required for vaccinated individuals, unless required by individual business
*Some exceptions will include schools and childcare centers that will continue to have some facial coverings and physical distancing requirements.
Requirements for places of employment issued by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries have been updated here.
Allowances for LCB Licensed Businesses
Several LCB-created allowances designed to support licensees temporarily remain in effect. The table below shows the specific allowances and their scheduled end. Most will expire on July 31, 2021. Others that were included in legislation have different conditions and/or end dates.
If you have questions that are not addressed below, please call LCB’s Customer Service line at (360) 664-1600.
More detail about allowances contained in legislation can be found on our website. (link to comprehensive table).
LCB Allowance Expiration Dates At-a-Glance
| Type of Allowance |
Allowance Expires/Ends |
| Alcohol Products for Curbside, Takeout, and Delivery |
The date that rulemaking to implement HB 1480 takes effect, or July 1, 2023, whichever is sooner.
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| Premixed Cocktails for Curbside, Takeout, and Delivery |
The date that rulemaking to implement HB 1480 takes effect, or July 1, 2023, whichever is sooner |
| Alcohol Hand Sanitizer/Distributors Assisting Manufacturers with Supply Chain Services to Deliver Alcohol Hand Sanitizer |
July 31, 2021
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| Growlers for Curbside, Takeout, and Delivery |
The date that rulemaking to implement HB 1480 takes effect, or July 1, 2023, whichever is sooner.
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| Growlers Prefilled for Curbside, Takeout, and Delivery |
The date that rulemaking to implement HB 1480 takes effect, or July 1, 2023, whichever is sooner.
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Trucking Services for Liquor License Distributors
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July 31, 2021 |
| Age-Restricted Restaurants that Sell Alcohol to Accommodate and Support Families (Licensees) Impacted by School Closures |
July 31, 2021 |
| Minors Present on Premises of Licensed Cannabis Producer/Processors to Support Families Impacted by School Closures |
July 31, 2021 |
| Cannabis Curbside Service |
July 31, 2021 |
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Cannabis Retail Walk-up Windows
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July 31, 2021 |
| Required Signature for Home Delivery (Liquor) |
The date that the Governor’s proclamation of emergency related to COVID-19 ends, or July 31, 2021, whichever is sooner. |
| Cannabis Retailers Giving Away Hand Sanitizer and Face Masks |
July 31, 2021 |
| Outdoor Advertising and Money’s Worth |
July 31, 2021 |
| Returns of Alcohol |
July 31, 2021 |
| Third Party Alcohol Delivery |
July 31, 2021 |
| Unsaleable Spirits |
July 31, 2021 |
| Temporary Reclassification of Restaurant Lounges and Tap Rooms/Floor Plan Requirements |
July 31, 2021 |
| Food Requirements for Farmer’s Markets |
The date that the Governor’s proclamation of emergency related to COVID-19 ends, or July 31, 2021, whichever is sooner. See HB 1480, section 8. |
| Food Service Requirements |
The date that rulemaking to implement HB 1480 takes effect, or July 1, 2023, whichever is sooner. See HB 1480, section 9.
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| Outdoor or Extended Alcohol Service |
The date that rulemaking to implement HB 1480 takes effect, or July 1, 2023, whichever is sooner.
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