Purpose: This rule will allow the board to delegate its authority to approve certain liquor license applications. This authority will by delegated to select staff persons for uncontested or unopposed licenses.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 66.08.030, 66.24.010(2).

Adopted under notice filed as WSR 98-09-060 on April 17, 1998.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, amended 0, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 1, amended 0, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 1, amended 0, repealed 0.

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.

June 18, 1998

Nathan S. Ford, Jr.

Chairman

WAC 314-12-005  Under what conditions may the board delegate authority to approve liquor licenses as provided in RCW 66.24.010(2)? (1) The board may delegate to designated staff members, in writing, the authority to approve license applications except as follows:

(a) where local officials, board staff, or members of the general public have given the board written notice of opposition or concern, or;

(b) where sensitive alcohol related issues exist within a community or neighborhood, under review by the board, that require more extensive deliberations before a decision is reached.

(2) Authority may be delegated to staff the board deems qualified, including the director of licensing and regulation, licensing supervisors, and other employees the division director recommends.

(3) Designated employees may not further delegate their authority.

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