Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Government Accountability & Oversight Committee |
HB 1742
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Brief Description: Allowing sales of growlers of wine.
Sponsors: Representatives Wylie, Ryu, Hunter, Hunt and Moscoso.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/12/13
Staff: Trudes Tango (786-7384).
Background:
The Liquor Control Board (Board) issues a variety of liquor licenses, including microbrewery, restaurant, and retailer licenses. Some licensees are permitted to sell beer in a sanitary container brought to the premises by the purchaser or provided by the licensee and filled at the tap at the time of sale. These are typically called "growlers."
Licensees that may sell growlers of beer include: (1) breweries and microbreweries; (2) beer and wine restaurants and taverns that hold a "combined" license; and (3) beer and wine specialty shops that hold a "combined" license.
Summary of Bill:
Licensees that are permitted to sell beer in a sanitary container brought to the premises by the purchaser or provided by the licensee and filled at the tap at the time of sale may also sell wine to a purchaser in the same way.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.