HB 1521 - DIGEST

Requires all liquor and tobacco enforcement officers hired by the liquor control board on or after the effective date of this act to complete basic law enforcement training that complies with standards adopted by the commission pursuant to RCW 43.101.080 no later than twelve months after being hired.

Does not apply to a person hired by the liquor control board on or after the effective date of this act who completed, prior to the effective date of this act, basic law enforcement training that complies with standards adopted by the commission pursuant to RCW 43.101.080.

Provides that a person who assaults a liquor or tobacco enforcement officer employed by the liquor control board who was performing his or her official duties at the time of the assault is guilty of a class C felony.