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Class 20 - Permit for Breweries

What is the Purpose of this Permit?
Permit allows a liquor licensed breweries the ability to sell tastes and unopened bottles of beer of their own production at private events not open or advertised to the general public. Breweries are allowed 12 events a calendar year and must apply at least ten (10) days prior to event.
Who Issues this Permit?
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
What Activities Require this Permit?
Brewery events not open to the general public or advertised that take place away from the brewery.
How Much Will this Permit Cost?
$10 for one time event
Where Can I Get the Application for this Permit?
The application which is called 'Application for Special Permit for a Winery, Distillery, or Brewery' is online and can be accessed at http://lcb.wa.gov/publications/licensing/forms/LIQ-1263-Application-for-special-permit-winery-or-distillery.doc.
Do I Need to Include Anything with my Application?
Fees and completed application.
How Long Will it Take to Review my Application?
10 days or longer
Where do I Submit my Application?
Address on top of application:
    Licensing & Regulation
    PO BOX 43085
    Olympia, WA 98504-3085
How Long is my Permit Valid?
Permit is only good for one time event date.
Notes / Comments:
MUST HAVE AT LEAST 10 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT OR IT WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
Legal Authority:
Links:
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-2018-PermitTimelinessProgressReport.pdf.

All permits submitted for reporting were entered into this Regulatory Handbook. Here are the results of the performance data:

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

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Issue a Permit Decision (Definition)
Average number of days from Complete Application to Decision: 4
Maximum number of days from Complete Application to Decision: 4

(Summary results based on 1 submittals in 2020)

Where can I get permitting assistance?
Web page URL:http://www.lcb.wa.gov
Helpdesk phone: (360) 664-1600
Subject matter expert phone: (360) 664-1667
Subject matter expert email: ryan.nielsen@lcb.wa.gov
Publications:
Statewide Contact:
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
Headquarters
1025 Union Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98504
Telephone: (360) 664-1600
Website: http://www.lcb.wa.gov
* Permit information last updated 9/24/2020
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