Following are definitions for the purpose of this title. Other definitions are in WAC
314-01-005 and RCW
66.08.010.
(1) "Applicant" or "liquor license applicant" means any person or business entity who is considered by the board as a true party of interest in a liquor license or permit application, as outlined in WAC
314-07-035.
(2) "Building" means a stationary structure with floor to ceiling solid walls and a roof. A food truck is not a "building."
(3) "Business name" or "trade name" means the name of a licensed business as used by the licensee on signs, advertising, etc.
(4) "Financier" means any person or entity who has made or will make an investment in the licensed business of more than ten thousand dollars. A "financier" can be someone who provides money as a gift, someone who loans money to the business and expects to be paid back the amount of the loan without interest, or someone who invests money into the business expecting a percentage of the profits, but accepts the risk that there may not be a full return on the investment. These persons or entities shall submit appropriate investigation level "financier" financial documents.
(5) "Licensee" or "liquor licensee" means any person or entity that holds a liquor license or permit, or any person or entity who is a true party of interest in a liquor license or permit, as outlined in WAC
314-07-035.
(6) "Public institution" means a public college or university. (See WAC
314-07-020 regarding the liquor control board notifying public institutions of liquor license applications.)
[Statutory Authority: RCW
66.08.030. WSR 17-12-030, § 314-07-010, filed 5/31/17, effective 7/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW
66.08.030 and
66.24.010. WSR 15-11-106, § 314-07-010, filed 5/20/15, effective 6/20/15; WSR 10-10-126, § 314-07-010, filed 5/5/10, effective 6/5/10. Statutory Authority: RCW
66.08.030,
66.24.010,
66.24.015, and
66.24.025. WSR 05-07-012, § 314-07-010, filed 3/4/05, effective 4/4/05.]