SENATE BILL REPORT

EHB 1294

BYRepresentatives Jones, Patrick and Wang; by request of Liquor Control Board

Providing for a liquor broker's license.

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

Senate Committee on Economic Development & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 17, 1988

Senate Staff:Steve Boruchowitz (786-7429)

AS OF FEBRUARY 16, 1988

BACKGROUND:

Washington does not have a license which accurately reflects the activities of a liquor broker.

SUMMARY:

A liquor broker license is created.  The license authorizes a business to act as a liquor broker for a fee or commission in purchasing or selling liquor for or on behalf of another person.  A liquor broker is not authorized to buy or sell liquor on his/her account, take title to liquor, or receive or store liquor in his/her name within the state.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      available