| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Commerce & Labor Committee | |
HB 2825
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Allowing certain alcohol permit holders to obtain alcohol in nonbeverage form directly from suppliers.
Sponsors: Representatives Conway, Condotta and Armstrong.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/25/08
Staff: Joan Elgee (786-7106).
Background:
The Liquor Control Board (Board) issues permits for specific limited purposes. A class 1 permit
allows physicians, dentists, and persons in charge of a hospital or sanitarium to purchase liquor.
A class 2 permit allows a person engaged in the mechanical or manufacturing business or in
scientific pursuits requiring alcohol to purchase liquor. The liquor for these purposes is typically
nonbeverage spirits.
Two other permits allow the purchase of alcohol directly from a supplier. Manufacturers of
confections or food products who use liquor in their products and druggists who use liquor in
prescriptions may purchase liquor directly from a supplier.
Summary of Bill:
Persons with class 1 or 2 liquor permits may purchase nonbeverage liquor directly from a
supplier and are not required to purchase the liquor from the Board.
Rules Authority: The bill does not address the rule-making powers of an agency.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.