H-952 _______________________________________________
HOUSE BILL NO. 1289
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Passed Legislature - 1989 Reg. - Governor Vetoed
State of Washington 51st Legislature 1989 Regular Session
By Representatives Cole, Patrick, Vekich, Leonard, Walker, Jones, Wolfe, Prentice and Smith
Read first time 1/20/89 and referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.
AN ACT Relating to authorized business entertainment practices by liquor manufacturers, importers, or wholesalers; and adding a new section to chapter 66.28 RCW.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 66.28 RCW to read as follows:
A liquor manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler may provide to licensed retailers and their employees (1) food and beverages for consumption at a meeting at which the primary purpose is the discussion of business, (2) tickets or admission fees for athletic events or other forms of entertainment occurring within the state of Washington, and food and beverages for consumption at such events, if the manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler accompanies the licensed retailer or its employees to the event, and (3) transportation, in the private vehicle of the manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler, to and from activities allowed under this section. The value of the food, beverage, transportation, or admission to events provided under this section shall not be considered the advancement of moneys or moneys' worth within the meaning of RCW 66.28.010. The board may adopt rules for the implementation of this section.