I-502 Rulemaking Underway
On April 17, 2013 the Board adopted the official I-502 implementation timeline as proposed by agency staff. Under this timeline all three licenses (Producer, Processor and Retailer) will go through the rulemaking process at the same time. This allows potential licensees to see the entire system as they decide whether to apply for a license.

During this stage of the rule-making process the Board is seeking public comment and input on how the public thinks the all three licenses should work and what type of regulations should come with them.

Board staff will review the written input as it formulates draft rules. Once the draft rules are prepared, the Board will again seek comment on draft rules (CR 102), including at least one public hearing. The details for any public meeting will be posted on the LCB website as soon as they become available. Notices will also be sent via the I-502 Listserv maintained by the Liquor Control Board.

Official Timeline
We will use the I-502 Listserv and website for notifications and updates as they are available. You can also follow us on twitter (WSLCB).

• Mid-May
  Send draft rules to stakeholders for comment
   
• Mid-June
  Board files CR 102 that includes draft rules for all three licenses
   
• Late-July
  Public hearing/s on rules for all three licenses
   
• Late-August
  Rules become effective
   
• September
  WSLCB begins accepting Producer, Processor and Retail license applications
   
• December 1
  WSLCB begins issuing Producer, Processor and Retail licenses to qualified applicants

Public Comment
Please forward your initial comments to the Liquor Control Board by mail, e-mail, or fax.

By mail:
Rules Coordinator
Liquor Control Board
P.O. Box 43080
Olympia, WA 98504-3080

By e-mail: rules@liq.wa.gov

By fax: 360-664-9689

Thanks for your interest in the implementation of I-502. Please be sure to check back often.