Agency: 195 - Liquor and Cannabis Board
Last Updated: 10/08/2025
A007 - Liquor and Cannabis Licensing and Permits
The Program Administration, License Investigation, License Processing, and Customer Service Units review and report on all license applications, permit applications, and business modification requests from current license holders; approve all liquor and cannabis license and permit applications and renewals except those involving extensive investigation or requiring a board decision; maintain official licensing records and make documents available for court, administrative action, and public records requests; and provide licensing information for applicants and the general public.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 88.3 | 88.9 | 88.9 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| Local | 50,000 | 25,000 | 75,000 |
| 315 - Dedicated Cannabis Account | |||
| State | 3,111,000 | 3,125,000 | 6,236,000 |
| 501 - Liquor Revolving Account | |||
| State | 8,422,000 | 8,505,000 | 16,927,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 88.3 | 88.9 | 88.6 |
| GFS | |||
| Other | 11,583,000 | 11,655,000 | 23,238,000 |
| Totals | 11,583,000 | 11,655,000 | 23,238,000 |
Expected Results
Licensing staff provide service to approximately 22,000 retail liquor licensees and over 7,000 cannabis applicants by maintaining official licensing information, providing technical assistance on laws and regulations, and taking administrative action related to non-renewal requests from local government officials. The number of annual applications varies based on the state of the economy.
A001 - Administration
The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) establishes policies for the regulation of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and vapor products, and cannabis throughout the state. Activities funded in this category include costs for the overall management of agency employees, and oversight of administrative and policy duties.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 101.8 | 102.8 | 102.8 |
| 315 - Dedicated Cannabis Account | |||
| State | 1,858,000 | 1,928,000 | 3,786,000 |
| 501 - Liquor Revolving Account | |||
| State | 18,111,000 | 16,559,000 | 34,670,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 101.8 | 102.8 | 102.3 |
| GFS | |||
| Other | 19,969,000 | 18,487,000 | 38,456,000 |
| Totals | 19,969,000 | 18,487,000 | 38,456,000 |
Expected Results
In addition to providing quality leadership and infrastructure support, the agency will work on additional policy development and implementation, process improvement, regulatory reform, workforce planning, and community outreach.
A004 - Enforcement of Liquor, Tobacco, Vapor and Cannabis Laws
The Enforcement Division protects and serves the public by striving to ensure legal acquisition and responsible use of alcohol, tobacco, vapor and cannabis. This is achieved primarily through educational efforts and enforcement operations. Educational efforts include: liquor and cannabis law briefing materials and education for licensees and staff; technical assistance visits; liquor and cannabis law training for law enforcement officers; partnerships with community/prevention groups; and licensing support. Enforcement operations include: premises visits; compliance checks; undercover operations; joint patrols with local law enforcement; emphasis at locations of strategic interest; regulatory enforcement; investigation of citizen/law enforcement complaints; alcohol and cannabis related serious injury accident investigation; enforcement of payment of taxes for beer, wine, and cannabis; enforcement of payment of spirit fees; and acting as a contractor of the FDA to inspect tobacco and vapor retailers.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 216.8 | 215.1 | 215.1 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 620,000 | 638,000 | 1,258,000 |
| Federal | 1,600,000 | 1,610,000 | 3,210,000 |
| 141 - Federal Seizure Account | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 554,000 | 328,000 | 882,000 |
| 315 - Dedicated Cannabis Account | |||
| State | 9,517,000 | 9,913,000 | 19,430,000 |
| 501 - Liquor Revolving Account | |||
| State | 26,628,000 | 26,832,000 | 53,460,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 216.8 | 215.1 | 216 |
| GFS | 620,000 | 638,000 | 1,258,000 |
| Other | 38,299,000 | 38,683,000 | 76,982,000 |
| Totals | 38,919,000 | 39,321,000 | 78,240,000 |
Expected Results
The Enforcement Division will provide saturation patrols for community events. The division will target special and large events such as Mardi Gras, Seafair, athletic events, and concerts. Officers will conduct liquor premise inspections each year, providing licensees with enabling techniques that increase compliance with state liquor laws. Emphasis on locations of strategic interest are based on calls of service from police departments and DUI history. Inspectors working as contractors for the FDA will inspect tobacco and vapor retailers annually for compliance with tobacco and vapor tax laws.