SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5319
BYSenators Vognild, Lee, Warnke, Smitherman, Sellar, Hayner, Owen and Cantu
Authorizing limited credit sales of certain nonliquor food products by wine and beer wholesalers.
Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor
Senate Hearing Date(s):February 16, 1987; February 20, 1987
Majority Report: Do pass.
Signed by Senators Warnke, Chairman; Smitherman, Vice Chairman; Cantu, Lee, Sellar, Vognild.
Senate Staff:Patrick Woods (786-7430)
March 16, 1987
AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 13, 1987
BACKGROUND:
Currently, licensed beer and wine wholesalers are not permitted to extend credit to licensed liquor retailers. The limitation on the extension of credit pertains to both liquor and nonliquor products.
The definition of "food products" under the Retail Sales Act (RCW 82.08) specifically excludes carbonated beverages and liquor.
SUMMARY:
Licensed beer and wine wholesalers are permitted to extend up to 30 days credit to licensed liquor retailers on "nonliquor food products".
"Nonliquor food products" are defined as those products for human consumption which are not subject to the state retail sales tax.
Fiscal Note: none requested
Effective Date:This bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.
Senate Committee - Testified: Bill Fritz, Anheuser-Busch Companies; Dan LeVine, K & L Beverages; Carter Mitchell, Liquor Control Board; Steve Wehrly, Miller Brewing; Dick Ducharme, Beer and Wine Wholesalers