SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 1272

BYRepresentatives Wang, Patrick, Walker, Cole, Leonard, Winsley and P. King 

Defining liquor by the drink for purposes of a class H license.

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

Senate Committee on Economic Development & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 16, 1989

Senate Staff:Charles A. Woods (786-7452)

AS OF MARCH 7, 1989

BACKGROUND:

A class H liquor license may be issued to restaurants, hotels, clubs, dining places at publicly owned civic centers, and other entities specified by law.  The license allows the sale of spirits, beer, and wine such that pitchers of beer and carafes of wine are permitted, but multiple service containers of spiritous drinks are not allowed.

SUMMARY:

Class H liquor licensees may sell spiritous liquor by the drink, instead of by the individual glass.  A drink shall contain no more individual drinks than the number of persons to be served.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      available