PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 314-02-125 What types of activities on a licensed premises require notice to the board? and 314-02-130 What types of changes to a licensed premises require board approval?
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 66.08.030, 66.24.010, 66.24.120.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Rule making is needed in order to:
• Make the rules clearer so they can be more easily understood and followed.
• Have the local enforcement offices approve one-time or occasional activities, rather than the licensing division (the licensing division would continue to approve permanent and ongoing activities and alterations). This change would lessen confusion and save time for both licensing staff and licensees.
• Add that a request for alteration or activity can be denied based on past violations for the same or a similar activity or alteration.
Process for Developing New Rule: Input from retail licensees, local governments, and other interested parties will be obtained through series of notices and at least one public hearing.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Teresa Berntsen, Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 43080, Olympia, WA 98504-3080, (360) 664-1648, fax (360) 704-4921, e-mail teb@liq.wa.gov.
November 19, 2003
Merrit D. Long
Chairman