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Distributors to Defend LCB Rulemaking in Law Suit 31 Jul 2012 | 07:47 am
In June, the Washington Restaurant Association (WRA) and the 1183 Coalition filed a lawsuit over the Liquor Control Board’s (LCB) unauthorized rulemaking to implement 1183. The lawsuit will challenge ...
Purchasing from retailers: Save on the taxes! 9 Jun 2012 | 07:12 am
On June 1, spirits retailers were permitted to begin selling spirits to the general public and to on-premise licensees. There are a few things you need to know when purchasing from a retailer: - ...
Supreme Court upholds I-1183 1 Jun 2012 | 08:58 am
Today, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 vote, that Initiative 1183 is indeed, constitutional. The ruling comes just in time for private retail outlets to commence sale tomorrow, June...
1183 Rulemaking Postponed until May 24 20 Apr 2012 | 06:55 am
Since passage of initiative 1183, the Washington Restaurant Association has been actively engaged in the rulemaking process to implement the privatized system set up by voters. While most challenges h...
2012 legislative session wrap-up 13 Apr 2012 | 10:39 am
Early Wednesday morning, the Legislature completed amendments to the two-year budget adopted just last May. Naturally, we understand that there are some questions about why the state Legislature conve...
Board adopts emergency rules limiting wine sales, effective immediately 5 Apr 2012 | 11:44 am
On Wednesday, April 4, the Washington State Liquor Control board adopted emergency rules to implement initiative 1183 that limit retail-to-on-premise retail sales, effective immediately. While retai...
State wide hearings on extended service hours continue, up next: Vancouver 30 Mar 2012 | 09:08 am
Earlier this month, the Washington State Liquor Control Board began a round of public hearings to take place across the state to gather input on the city of Seattle’s petition to allow local governm...
Liquor Control Board adopts language for co-ops 20 Mar 2012 | 01:32 pm
Last week, the Liquor Control Board adopted an interim policy on rules regarding central warehousing. This policy will allow for restaurants and bars to cooperatively warehouse and order product. In...
LCB taking input on extended service hours in Seattle 9 Mar 2012 | 03:42 pm
On Monday, March 12, the Liquor Control Board will begin its process for receiving public input on the request that could lead to extended service hours in Seattle if passed. The issue is supported by...
March 1 brings first major milestone of I-1183 implementation 1 Mar 2012 | 01:44 pm
March 1, 2012 marks the first time in 78 years that restaurant and bars will be able to choose where to purchase their supply of spirits. Beginning tomorrow, restaurants will have the following opti...
