FINAL BILL REPORT
ESB 5816
C 265 L 24
Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Concerning alcohol server permits.
Sponsors: Senators Van De Wege, Trudeau, Mullet and Nguyen.
Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce
House Committee on Regulated Substances & Gaming
Background:

In Washington State, there is an alcohol server permit, known as a class 12 permit, for managers, bartenders, and employees conducting alcohol deliveries for a licensee that delivers alcohol. There is also a class 13 permit for a person who only serves alcohol, spirits, wines, or beers for consumption at an on-premises licensed facility. These permits are issued by the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB).

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Washington State law allows LCB to suspend or revoke an existing alcohol server permit if the applicant or permittee has been convicted of violating any of the Washington State or local intoxicating liquor laws or has been convicted at any time of a felony.

Summary:

LCB may?suspend or revoke an existing alcohol server permit if the applicant or permittee has been convicted of a felony in specified statutes in the criminal code, or a felony directly related to alcohol service, rather than any felony conviction.

Votes on Final Passage:
Final Passage Votes
Senate 49 0
House 96 0
Effective:

June 6, 2024