SB 5403 - DIGEST
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Recognizes that preservation of three viable, independent tiers of entities involved in the distribution and sale of malt beverages and wine in the state of Washington is necessary to facilitate orderly marketing of alcohol in the state, encourage moderation in the consumption of alcohol by citizens of the state, protect the public interest in limiting consumption of alcohol by minors and in limiting other abusive consumption of alcohol, and facilitate collection of taxes by the state.