Modifies the liquor licensing process for annual liquor licenses.
Provides that for the original issuance of a liquor license, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) must set the expiration date of the license to the last day of the calendar month that is 12 months from the calendar month in which final approval of the license is granted.
Eliminates existing provisions that currently: (1) make liquor licenses expire on June 30 of the fiscal year of license issuance; (2) require prorating of license fees for spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licensees during their first license year; and (3) grant the LCB discretion to prorate other liquor license fees through rule.
Establishes a conditional license approval process for liquor license applicants who are otherwise qualified but the premises proposed to be licensed remains subject to a pending lease or purchase agreement.
From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1557), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
AN ACT Relating to updating the liquor licensing process for annual licenses to address issues typically occurring between the time an applicant submits an application through the first renewal;