Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Local Government Committee |
HB 2232
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Brief Description: Concerning the sale of nonalcoholic beverages by a child.
Sponsors: Representatives Van Werven and Barkis.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/21/20
Staff: Kellen Wright (786-7134).
Background:
Generally, individuals who wish to conduct business within a city, town, or unincorporated area of a county must obtain a business license from the applicable jurisdiction. Obtaining a business license typically requires the submission of an application and a fee. However, the requirements for obtaining a license in each jurisdiction can differ; some jurisdictions exempt businesses with total sales under a certain threshold licensing fees, and some jurisdictions exempt certain types of businesses from licensing entirely.
Cities, towns, and counties may also impose regulations on those providing food service, including environmental regulations and food safety and handling regulations.
Summary of Bill:
A local government may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, order, resolution, or rule that regulates or prohibits the occasional sale of non-alcoholic beverages by any person under 18 years of age from a stand on private property. A local government may not require a license, permit, or fee for such a person to operate the stand.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested on January 14, 2020.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.