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LCB presents progress report on HB 1515 expanded alcohol authorizations
Summary
The Liquor and Cannabis Board received an update on 2nd Substitute House Bill 1515 implementation, including fan-zone authorizations during the World Cup, participation totals, and a public GIS map for approved expanded service areas and licensees.
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board received a presentation on July 14 on implementation of 2nd Substitute House Bill 1515, the temporary authorizations that allow expanded alcohol service at fan zones, expanded outdoor areas and civic campuses through the end of 2027. Caitlin Goovey, program manager for mandatory alcohol server training and the responsible vendor program, led the briefing.
"The legislation created 3 new temporary authorizations: fan zone events, expanded outdoor alcohol services, and civic campus events," Goovey said, describing the law’s intent to support safe, family-friendly event environments while enabling more mobility for event guests. She told the board the authorizations require local-government sign-off before licensees may apply to the LCB.
Goovey reported that two designated fan-zone cities—Seattle and Olympia—applied and were approved, and that 12 cities have received expanded-outdoor authorizations so far. In total, she said, 53 licensees have participated or are participating under the bill: 13 licensees at fan-zone events and 40 in expanded outdoor-authorized cities. She used Pike Place Market as an example of a large approved area, active June 5–Sept. 6 on Fridays–Sundays, with streets closed until 4 p.m. and 20 participating licensees.
The presentation included a public-facing GIS map on the LCB website that displays approved jurisdictions and participating licensees; pins show licensee trade names and locations. Goovey said the team partnered with IT to keep the map updated and that staff have given presentations to more than 30 local governments and event organizers to explain eligibility and application steps.
Next steps include continuing to process civic-campus and expanded-outdoor applications through 2027 and partnering with the agency research team on a public-engagement survey due in September. Goovey said the team will keep conducting outreach to local governments and licensees and working with enforcement and education on unique situations.
