During Washington’s 2025 legislative session, the state legislature passed House Bill 1515 (2025–26), which aims to expand alcohol service through December 31, 2027 by allowing local jurisdictions to authorize alcohol service...more
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Are you a Washington retailer that sells alcohol for off-premises consumption? Are you a brand owner that sells alcohol products to Washington off-premises retailers? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you will...more
A new law in New York expands retail sales channels for many craft alcoholic beverage producers across the country. S.2852A/A.3132A, recently signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul, introduces significant changes to the...more
Cocktail anyone?
Wednesday, May 6th, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (the “WSLCB”) announced that spirits, beer and wine restaurant licensees (“SBW Restaurants”) may sell pre-mixed alcoholic beverages for...more
...Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announced that he will sign the statewide Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order (the "Order").
The Order requires every person to stay at home (unless they need to pursue an “essential...more
Here at GSB, we work with those in the cannabis industry (like producers, processors, retailers and ancillary service providers) and those in the alcoholic beverage industry (like wineries, breweries, distilleries, hotels and...more