WSLCB Feedback Sessions

LCB Feedback Sessions on Emergency Permits Rulemaking

The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) is inviting stakeholders to share their feedback regarding emergency liquor permits. House Bill 2204, codified at RCW 66.20.010(19), creates an allowance for wineries/breweries/distilleries to temporarily share retail space during man-made or natural disaster emergencies that prevent these businesses from accessing and/or operating their own retail space.

The Washington Wine Institute helped push this bill forward during the 2024 legislative session. Unfortunately, wildfires and other disaster situations are not slowing down each year, so we hope this new allowance helps our winery communities to better support each other in such difficult times. We want to recognize WWI member Rachael Horn of AniChe Winery, for testifying in support of this bill during this year’s session. 

As part of LCB’s ongoing rulemaking to implement HB 2204, the LCB is hosting two online feedback sessions to discuss some of the changes that have been tentatively drafted as part of the rulemaking process. 

The sessions will be held virtually on Monday, Sept. 30th from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 3rd from 1:00- 3:00 p.m.