6105-S.E AMH RUDE LEON 891

  

ESSB 6105 - H AMD TO LAWS COMM AMD (H-3337.1/24) 1151

By Representative Rude

WITHDRAWN 02/27/2024

On page 7, beginning on line 30 of the striking amendment, after "(1)" strike all material through "Washington." on page 8, line 3 and insert: "If a licensee under this chapter permits any form of partial nudity or state of undress on its premises, the licensee shall post conspicuous signage informing patrons that such conduct may be viewed upon entering the premises.

(2) The board shall adopt rules for implementing and enforcing this section, including requirements for the contents, location, and size of the signage.

(3) This section does not modify or restrict the authority of the board to regulate conduct on the premises of licensees.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. The liquor and cannabis board shall update and replace rules in WAC 314-11-050 related to clothing and attire worn by liquor licensees, employees, patrons, and other persons at liquor licensed establishments, and the conduct and acts of licensees, employees, patrons, or other persons at liquor licensed establishments. Rules may not be more restrictive regarding clothing and attire or conduct and acts at liquor licensed establishments, relative to the legal standard in RCW 9A.88.010 for indecent exposure, as it applies in other public settings such as swimming pools and public parks."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:   

Removes the provision prohibiting the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) from adopting or enforcing any rule restricting the exposure of body parts or restricting sexually oriented conduct on the premises of licensees. Instead, requires the LCB to update and replace its current rule governing this conduct. Specifies that the new rule may not be more restrictive regarding clothing and attire or conduct and acts at liquor licensed establishments, relative to the legal standard in RCW 9A.88.010 for Indecent Exposure, as it applies in other public settings such as swimming pools and public parks.

Requires a liquor licensee that allows any form of partial nudity or state of undress on its premises to post conspicuous signage informing patrons that such conduct may be viewed upon entering the premises. Requires the LCB to adopt rules for implementing and enforcing this requirement, including requirements for the contents, location, and size of the signage. Provides that the signage requirement does not modify or restrict the authority of the LCB to regulate conduct.

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