Availability of public records.
(1) Many records are available on the LCB's website at lcb.wa.gov. Requestors are encouraged to search for and view records on the LCB's website in lieu of or prior to making a public records request. An index of public records is available as provided in subsection (3) of this section.
(2) Requestors are encouraged to contact the public records officer to determine the location and availability of records prior to or at the time of making a public records request.
(3) Hours for inspection of records.
(a) Public records are available for inspection and copying at the main office of the board during normal business hours of the LCB, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding state legal holidays.
(b) Records must be inspected at the offices of the LCB and may not be removed from LCB offices. The majority of public records are located at the LCB's central office, although some may be located in other locations, including the regional offices.
(4)
Records index. The LCB maintains an index as required under RCW
42.56.070 and updates the index on a biennial basis at minimum. The index of public records is available on the LCB's website at
lcb.wa.gov, including:
(a) Final opinions, including concurring and dissenting opinions, as well as orders, made in the adjudication of cases;
(b) Those statements of policy and interpretations of policy, statute and the constitution which have been adopted by the agency; and
(c) Declaratory orders issued pursuant to RCW
34.05.240 containing an analysis or decision of substantial importance to the agency in carrying out its duties.
(5) Organization of records. The LCB will maintain its records in a reasonably organized manner. The LCB will take reasonable actions to protect records from damage and disorganization.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
66.08.030 and 2015 c 70. WSR 24-16-064, § 314-60-070, filed 7/31/24, effective 8/31/24. Statutory Authority: RCW
66.08.030 and
69.50.342. WSR 22-23-054, § 314-60-070, filed 11/9/22, effective 12/10/22. Statutory Authority: RCW
42.56.120,
34.05.220,
42.56.040,
66.08.030, and
66.08.050. WSR 18-05-006, § 314-60-070, filed 2/7/18, effective 3/10/18. Statutory Authority: RCW
66.08.030,
34.05.220, and 42.56.40 [
42.56.040]. WSR 09-07-070, § 314-60-070, filed 3/13/09, effective 4/13/09; Order 22, § 314-60-070, filed 4/17/73, effective 5/18/73.]