LCB Actions: Two Alcohol Rulemaking Actions

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March 5, 2026

LCB Board Takes Action on Two Alcohol-Related Issues

Alcohol Rulemaking – Trade Practice Repeal - Public comment period now open

On March 4, 2026, during its regularly scheduled meeting the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) approved the following action impacting three alcohol rules.

The Board approved expedited rulemaking (CR-105) to repeal WAC 314-23-065, WAC 314-23-080, and WAC 314-23-085. These rules are being repealed to align with a Washington state court decision. The public comment period is open until May 5, 2026, at 5 p.m.


LCB Action: Contract Food Service Options for Breweries EHB 1602 – Proposed Rule making (CR 102) Filed

On March 4, 2026 the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) also took the following action.

The Board approved a proposed rulemaking (CR 102) to amend WAC 314-02-015, WAC 314-02-035, and WAC 314-02-045 to implement EHB 1602 regarding contract food service options for breweries.

More information is available on the LCB Current Rulemaking Activity webpage. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact rules@lcb.wa.