PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: The agency is considering amending WAC 314-60-040(3) that outlines the dates and times of its regular meetings.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 66.08.030, 43.30.070.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Liquor Control Board is reviewing the necessity of holding its regular board meetings every week, and would like to gather stakeholder input on the possibility of holding board meetings every other week. In addition, the agency needs to update WAC 314-60-040(3) to reflect its current regular meeting times.
Process for Developing New Rule: Input from retail licensees, local governments, and other interested parties will be obtained through series of notices and at least one public hearing.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Teresa Berntsen, Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 43080, Olympia, WA 98504-3080, (360) 664-1648, fax (360) 704-4920, e-mail teb@liq.wa.gov.
October 17, 2001
Merritt D. Long
Acting Chair