FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 1292

                                  C 160 L 88

BYRepresentatives Jones, Patrick and Wang; by request of Liquor Control Board

Revising restrictions on minors employed by liquor licensees.

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

Senate Committee on Economic Development & Labor

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

Employees ages 18 to 21 who work in licensed premises may enter cocktail lounges, bars and other areas off-limits to minors only for certain purposes identified in statute.  These purposes are to pick up liquor, clean up, set up, arrange tables and deliver supplies.

SUMMARY:

The purposes for which employees ages 18 to 21 may enter cocktail lounges, bars and other areas off-limits to minors are expanded.  Such employees may deliver messages, serve food, seat patrons and may also perform work assignments in addition to those listed.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      House 89   4

      Senate    40     9(Senate amended)

      House 94   0(House concurred)

EFFECTIVE:June 9, 1988