Establishing a caterer's license to sell spirits, beer, and wine.
Summary
Authorizes the Liquor Control Board (LCB) to issue a caterer's license to sell spirits, beer, and wine by the individual serving at retail value at a catered event location that is either owned, leased, or operated either by the caterer or the sponsor of the event for which catering services are being provided.
Requires that the holder of the caterer's license pay an annual fee of $200 for a beer license, $200 for a wine license, or $400 for a combination beer and wine license. The annual fee for a combined beer, wine, and spirits license is $1,000.
Requires that the holder of this license must notify the LCB or its designee of the date, time, place, and location of any catered event at which liquor will be served.
Authorizes employees of a business holding a catering license, and who are at least 18 years of age, to take orders for, serve, and sell liquor in any part of the licensed premises except those areas that are classified as off-limits to persons under 21 years of age (e.g., cocktail lounges, bars, etc.).
Prohibits the licensee from catering events at locations that are already licensed to sell liquor under chapter 66.24 RCW.
Requires the employees of licensed caterers who prepare, mix, or serve alcohol at catered events to have a legal permit authorizing them to do so.
From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2680), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗