SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5111

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As of January 19, 2009

Title: An act relating to beer and wine boutique and gift delivery licenses.

Brief Description: Including off-premises sales for holders of a beer and wine boutique and gift delivery license.

Sponsors: Senators Honeyford, Schoesler, McCaslin and Kohl-Welles.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection: 1/20/09.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR, COMMERCE & CONSUMER PROTECTION

Staff: Mac Nicholson (786-7445)

Background: A business engaged in the sale or sale and delivery of gifts and flowers may obtain a beer and wine gift delivery license, allowing the business to solicit, take orders for, sell, and deliver beer and/or wine. Delivery of beer or wine must be made in conjunction with gifts or flowers and to individuals other than the person placing the order. The license fee for a gift delivery license is $75 per year.

Summary of Bill: The beer and wine gift delivery license is changed to a beer and wine boutique and gift delivery license. The scope of the license is amended to allow the sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption, and businesses primarily engaged in the sale of wedding merchandise may obtain the license.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.