Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Commerce & Gaming Committee |
SB 5155
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Brief Description: Modifying special occasion licenses provisions.
Sponsors: Senator King.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 3/17/15
Staff: Thamas Osborn (786-7129).
Background:
A not-for-profit society or organization may obtain a special occasion liquor license to sell spirits, beer, and wine by the individual serving, for on-premises consumption at a specified date and time. With prior permission from the Liquor Control Board (Board), an organization with a special occasion license may also sell spirits, beer, and wine in original, unopened containers for off-premises consumption. The fee for a special occasion license is $60 per day. Sales under this license are limited to 12 calendar days per year.
Summary of Bill:
The holder of a special occasion license may sell wine in original, unopened containers for on-premises consumption with prior approval from the Board.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.