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The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is excited to announce the creation of the Liquor Compliance Consultant team!
Since its creation in 2021, the Cannabis Compliance Consultant team has succeeded in providing education to help licensees achieve and maintain compliance. The Liquor Compliance Consultants will follow this same charge with liquor licensed locations.
Liquor Compliance Consultants will provide technical assistance and education in support of the state’s licensed liquor industry. This team will provide education and support to retail liquor licensees, including those with a special occasion license, banquet permit, and other specialty liquor permit. Consultants will work with licensees and/or permit holders to understand applicable rules and laws to stay in compliance to avoid potential enforcement action, such as fines or other consequences. As needed, consultants will issue verbal warnings or Notices to Correct (NTC).
Liquor Compliance Consultants plan, prioritize, develop, and implement education and community outreach activities that support the liquor industry. Duties may include planning and/or facilitating workshops for industry members, assisting in the development of educational/outreach materials, reviewing monthly and annual tax reports for in-state liquor licensees, and assisting in developing policies and procedures.
Additional duties include:
Stakeholder outreach
Field consultation services
Final inspections
Announced and unannounced premises checks
Responsible Vendor Program (RVP) premises checks
Developing written reports
Conducting follow-up visits
Responsible liquor sales training
Ensuring licensees qualify for the RVP
Identifying liquor licensed locations that have not applied to RVP and providing education on how to enroll
The Consultants will be assigned to geographic areas for statewide coverage, as well as facilitate consistency and help build strong working relationships with the liquor industry. Compliance Consultants will work with and in cooperation with enforcement staff and licensing staff to facilitate outreach programs and essential licensing functions.
This position is a resource to all stakeholders as a contact on all educational/outreach materials. Stay tuned for more information about your assigned consultant!