FINAL BILL REPORT

                   SB 5365

                           C 88 L 99

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Regulating the preparation and sale of dietary supplements containing alcohol.

Sponsors:  Senators Prentice and Winsley; by request of Liquor Control Board.

Senate Committee on Commerce, Trade, Housing & Financial Institutions

House Committee on Commerce & Labor

Background:  The Washington State Liquor Control Board has a three-member board appointed for six-year terms by the Governor.  The board=s responsibilities include overseeing the sale and distribution of alcohol beverages in Washington State.  In addition, the board enforces alcohol beverage control laws.

There are some exceptions to the alcohol beverage control laws.  These exceptions relate to items that contain liquor, but are not manufactured for consumption as an alcoholic beverage.  Examples include perfumes, lotions, and medications prepared by a druggist that contain alcohol.

Summary:  Dietary supplements as defined by the federal Food and Drug Administration are exempt from liquor control laws.  Exempt dietary supplements containing more than one-half of 1 percent alcohol must be labeled clearly, and the ingredients must be listed on the label as required by federal law.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate 47 0

House     95 0

Effective:  July 25, 1999