Help/Assistance

For assistance information and materials please visit http://lcb.wa.gov.

Other sources of help, information, and references:

http://lcb.wa.gov/licensing/permits

Helpdesk phone:

(360) 664-1600

Subject matter expert contact information:

(360) 664-1616

merwil.guzman@lcb.wa.gov

Alcohol Permit Class 15 - Alcohol Tasting for Students 18-20

Description/Purpose

Where the application is for a special permit to allow tasting,but not consuming of alcohol by persons at least eighteen years of age under the supervision of an accredited vocational college, community college or state university. RCW 66.20.010 (12 a -f)

Triggers and activities which would require this permit

For any accredited culinary course dealing with alcohol that has students under 21, but at least 18 years of age tasting but not swallowing alcohol.

Costs/Fees
0
0

N/A

Statutory Details: RCW 66.20.010(12) WAC 314.38.020(12)

Prepared from information and data submitted for calendar year 2024.

Application Information

The application is called 'Application for Class 15 Permit' is online and can be accessed at https://lcb.wa.gov/publications/licensing/forms/LIQ-1016-Class-15-Permit.doc.

No.

Possible follow up questions from agency.

Submit application to address on the top of the application.
   Licensing & Regulation Division
   PO BOX 43085
   Olympia, WA 98504-3085

Good until the following June 30th after your permit gets issued, and then you will need to renew for the following year every June 30th.

Agency Analysis
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8
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1
0

N/A

Prepared from information and data submitted for calendar year 2024.

Permit Timeliness Results

Permit Timeliness data collection is in response to a State Auditor’s Performance Audit and RCW 43.42A. Each regulatory agency developed a plan to improve permit clarity, predictability, and timeliness. Each agency considers the customers experience to ensure permit assistance is simple to use, easy to access, and designed in a customer-friendly manner. Agencies report progress to the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA). ORIA prepares and distributes reports, with participation from the State Auditor’s Office and Results Washington. See latest report here: https://www.oria.wa.gov/ORIA-2020-PermitTimelinessProgressReport.pdf.

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Process a Permit Application (Definition)
Average days from Receipt to Complete: 1
Maximum days from Receipt to Complete: 1

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Issue a Permit Decision (Definition)
Average days from Complete Application to Decision: 14.5
Maximum days from Complete Application to Decision: 22


(Summary results based on 2 submittals in 2024)

Published Decision Time
n/a

The permit process from the time of receipt to issued is approximately 15 Days. Baseline for new system will not be available until approximately 10/1/2025.

Statutory Details: None

Prepared from information and data submitted for calendar year 2024.

Legal authority
Contacts
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
Headquarters
1025 Union Ave SE
Olympia WA 98504
Website: http://www.lcb.wa.gov
Telephone: (360) 664-1600
* Credential details last updated 6/20/2023
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