WSR 97-22-038

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD

[Filed October 31, 1997, 8:15 a.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: To clarify the conditions and means in which retailers may apply for brewery or winery privileges under limited conditions of RCW 66.28.010.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 66.08.030.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To assist a retailer who wishes to apply for a brewery or winery on an existing retail premises.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.

Process for Developing New Rule: Public hearing to solicit input from interested parties.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting David Goyette, Director, Licensing and Regulation, 1025 East Union, Olympia, WA 98504, phone (360) 753-2724, FAX (360) 753-2710.

October 30, 1997

Nathan S. Ford, Jr.