PDFWAC 314-02-090

What is a nonprofit arts organization license?

(1) Per RCW 66.24.495, this license allows a bona fide nonprofit organization to sell beer, wine, and spirits by the individual serving in conjunction with artistic or cultural exhibitions or performances.
(2) The nonprofit organization must be organized and operated for the purpose of providing artistic or cultural exhibitions, presentations, or performances or cultural or art education programs for viewing by the general public. See RCW 66.24.495(2) for specific organizational requirements.
(3) Alcohol sales and consumption may occur in the seating areas during performances and in the lobby area and/or restricted bar area of the premises prior to the commencement of an exhibition or performance and during intermission.
(4) The annual fee for this license is two hundred fifty dollars.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. WSR 16-01-101, § 314-02-090, filed 12/16/15, effective 1/16/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.24.600. WSR 10-01-091, § 314-02-090, filed 12/16/09, effective 1/16/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 66.24.010, 66.24.120. WSR 00-07-091, § 314-02-090, filed 3/15/00, effective 4/15/00.]