BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1351
HB 1351: Sale of spirits, beer & wine
Authorizing, under one license, the sale of spirits, beer, and wine at retail for off-premises consumption.
Summary
Creates a combination spirits, beer, and wine license ("combination license") authorizing the sale of such liquors at retail for off-premises consumption.
Establishes that the holder of the combination license may sell spirits at retail without obtaining a separate spirits retail license.
Establishes that a holder of the combination license is eligible for the same liquor license endorsements available to grocery stores and beer and/or wine specialty shop licensees.
Establishes that a grocery store licensee eligible for a wine and/or beer license may be eligible for the combination license, and thus sell spirits at retail, provided it otherwise meets the requirements for the combination license.
Establishes that a beer and/or wine specialty shop licensee may be eligible for the combination license, and thus sell spirits at retail, provided it otherwise meets the requirements for the combination license.
Establishes that a former contract liquor store or holder of a former state liquor store operating rights sold at auction may be eligible for the combination license.
From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1351), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗