Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Ways & Means Committee |
HB 2321
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Brief Description: Concerning the sale of liquor-related products in state liquor stores.
Sponsors: Representatives Conway and Darneille; by request of Liquor Control Board.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 3/25/09
Staff: Serah Stetson (786-7109)
Background:
The Liquor Control Board (Board) is charged with the administration of the Washington State Liquor Act (Act). As an agency, the Board operates the state liquor stores; oversees contract liquor stores; issues liquor licenses and permits; regulates the manufacture, distribution and sale of beer and wine; enforces liquor and tobacco laws; conducts education; and collects taxes.
Spirits, beer, and wine can be purchased at state liquor stores or contract liquor stores. State liquor stores do not currently have the authority to sell liquor-related products, although contract stores do.
Summary of Bill:
The Liquor Control Board is authorized to purchase alcohol-related products and sell them in state stores. Examples of liquor-related products could include but not be limited to: shakers, martini glasses, wine glasses, swizzle sticks, corkscrews, drink recipe books, gift bags or baskets, and bagged ice.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.