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LCB schedules Dec. 11 public hearing on expanded alcohol service areas
Summary
Staff announced a public hearing on Dec. 11 on proposed expanded alcohol service areas rules (implementing 2nd substitute House Bill 1515) after presenting the proposal to hospitality association members; staff said about 100 members attended a webinar on how to use new allowances under the proposed rules.
The board was told staff and licensing representatives participated on a webinar hosted by the Washington Hospitality Association to explain proposed expanded alcohol service areas rules and encourage public feedback. Kevin said about 100 association members attended and that a public hearing on the proposed rules is scheduled for Dec. 11.
Why this matters: expanded service-area rules change where alcohol can be served during events and could affect hospitality operators' operations. If no substantive changes result from written comment or testimony at the hearing, staff said they would be positioned to file a CR-103 following the board’s January meeting.
Next steps: the public hearing on Dec. 11 is the primary opportunity for written and verbal comment before staff consider whether to file the CR-103 in January.
