SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5329

BYSenators Lee, Warnke, Matson and Smitherman; by request of Department of Licensing

Establishing a master license delinquency fee.

Senate Committee on Economic Development & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 30, 1989; February 1, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Lee, Chairman; Anderson, Vice Chairman; Murray, Smitherman, Warnke, Williams.

Senate Staff:Charles Woods (786-7452)

                  March 9, 1989

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 8, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Delinquency fees for late master license applicants are currently determined by formula set forth in statute.  No maximum delinquency fee is set forth.  An applicant with a large master license renewal fee has the potential to pay more in penalty than an applicant with a minimal renewal fee, even though both are late to the same degree.  The Department of Licensing feels that this is inequitable.

SUMMARY:

A maximum delinquency fee of $150 is established.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested January 24, 1989

Senate Committee - Testified: FOR:  Keith Weaver, Department of Licensing; Carter Mitchell, Liquor Control Board