The Washington State Liquor Control Board is currently reviewing its existing rules regarding liquor permits, and would like your input.

Attached are the existing rules regarding liquor permits.

Before drafting language, we would like your comments on these rules, specifically:

• Are there portions of the rules or policies that are not working or that are confusing?

• Do new rules need to be added to outline additional requirements or to clarify existing requirements?

After this initial comment period the Board will draft amended rule language and hold public hearings. You will be notified of the proposed language and of the date, time, and location of the hearings.

If you have any questions about this rule making process, please contact Teresa Berntsen, Rules Coordinator, at 360-664-1648.

Existing Rules Regarding Liquor Permits

Banquet Permits
Raffle Permits
Permit for Businesses to Serve Alcohol Without Charge at Private Events
Fees for Various Alcohol Permits
Permits for Representatives of a Liquor Manufacturer or Distributor
Permits for a Liquor Manufacturer or Distributor to Donate Product at a Trade Convention

BANQUET PERMITS:

WAC 314-18-010  Banquet permits­-Authorized. Pursuant to the provisions of RCW 66.20.010, the board may issue banquet permits in accordance with the following rules. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.98.070. 82-16-100 (Orders 110 and 112, Resolution Nos. 119 and 121), § 314-18-010, filed 8/4/82.]

WAC 314-18-020  Definitions. In this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Permit" means a banquet permit authorized by RCW 66.20.010(3).

(2) "Banquet"

(a) Means any event not open to the general public to be held or conducted at a specific place upon a specific date where the persons in attendance will have some common purpose or interest, either business or social or a combination thereof, for attending;

(b) Does not mean or refer to an event or affair requiring the presence or service of food as might be construed in the more formal sense of that term; nor is there any implication that such events are limited to any specific number of times that they may be held or conducted, if the applicants are qualified and the events are conducted in conformance with this chapter;

(c) Is not intended to refer to or be applicable to an event, affair, or occasion held in the privacy of a person's home. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.98.070. 82-16-100 (Orders 110 and 112, Resolution Nos. 119 and 121), § 314-18-020, filed 8/4/82.]

WAC 314-18-030  Applicants­-Retail liquor licensees ineligible­-Exceptions. (1) Any person twenty-one years of age or older, either for himself/herself or in a representative capacity on behalf of a society, organization, or business entity, may apply for a banquet permit which authorizes the service and consumption of liquor at a specific place upon a specific date.

(2) Retail liquor licensees are NOT eligible to apply for banquet permits for events to be held at, in, or upon such licensee's premises: Provided, however, That the licensee's ineligibility will not apply:

(a) When the application is by an established organization of members or auxiliary within a licensed club;

(b) Where grand openings, or special openings following new construction or substantial alterations, or when conventions are to be held on the licensed premises;

(c) Where special occasions such as employee Christmas parties, business anniversaries, etc. are held on the licensed premises;

(d) For functions held at locations other than the licensed premises.

(3) Banquet permits may be issued to qualified applicants for private functions on a chartered bus, chartered boat, chartered plane, or a chartered passenger car on a train.

(4) A banquet permit is not required for:

(a) Spirit, beer and wine sampling conducted in accordance with RCW 66.28.040 as implemented by chapter 314-64 WAC.

(b) Beer or wine provided by a brewery, winery, or distributor as part of a course of instruction for liquor licensees and/or their employees pursuant to RCW 66.28.150.

(5) The board interprets and will apply the relevant portions of the Liquor Act (RCW 66.20.010, 66.04.010(23), 66.04.010(26), 66.24.480, 66.24.481, and 66.44.100), reading them in pari materia, as not requiring a banquet permit to be obtained by an individual for a function when that individual is not acting with a business purpose or on behalf of an organization or business entity, where each of the following conditions are met:

(a) The function to be held by the individual is of a personal, noncommercial type which would normally be held in the individual's private home but for space considerations. Examples being a birthday party, wedding reception, bar mitzvah, etc. In lieu of holding the function in his or her home, the individual has arranged for use of a facility which is to be closed off from the public during the function and which is not on any licensed premises.

(b) The function is hosted by the individual personally. That is, there is no charge in any manner whatsoever for attendance, whether by admission charge, donation, dues, fees, or otherwise, and there is no charge in any manner whatsoever for anything provided at the function (i.e., mixer, setups, ice, food, hors d'oeuvres, etc.).

(c) That there is no business purpose for the function and that no pecuniary gain is intended or realized by the individual from the holding of the function.

(d) That those persons attending the function are the personal invitees of the individual holding it. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 15.88.030, 19.126.020, 66.04.010, 66.08.180, 66.16.100, 66.20.010, 66.20.300, 66.20.310, 66.24.150, 66.24.170, 66.24.185, 66.24.200, 66.24.206, 66.24.210, 66.24.230, 66.24.240, 66.24.244, 66.24.250, 66.24.375, 66.24.380, 66.24.395, 66.24.400, 66.24.420, 66.24.425, 66.24.440, 66.24.450, 66.24.455, 66.24.495, 66.24.540, 66.28.010, 66.28.040, 66.28.050, 66.28.170, 66.28.180, 66.28.190, 66.28.200, 66.28.310, 66.44.190, 66.44.310, 66.98.060 and 82.08.150. 98-18-097, § 314-18-030, filed 9/2/98, effective 10/3/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. 88-22-026 (Order 268, Resolution No. 277), § 314-18-030, filed 10/25/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.98.070. 82-16-100 (Orders 110 and 112, Resolution Nos. 119 and 121), § 314-18-030, filed 8/4/82.]

WAC 314-18-040  Issuance fee­-Restrictions. (1) Banquet permits may be issued by the board's stores and agencies to qualified applicants on forms provided by the board; the fee for each banquet permit will be ten dollars.

(2) Except for outdoor areas, banquet permits will only be issued for use at premises that are or can be arranged so that the general public can be excluded therefrom.

(3) Where the application is for a banquet to be held either partially or wholly out-of-doors, the following restrictions will apply:

(a) State parks: State parks are exempt from the law requiring a license or permit to consume liquor in a public place (RCW 66.04.011). Banquet permits shall not be issued for the service and consumption of liquor in state parks.

(b) City and county parks: Applicants will be issued banquet permits only upon presentation of written approval from the appropriate local authority for the banquet applied for.

(c) Commercial parks (privately owned and operated): Store and agency managers may issue banquet permits for use in such commercial parks even though the event is to be held partly or wholly out-of-doors.

(d) All other outdoor areas: Issuance is conditioned upon approval of the area liquor enforcement officer.

(4) Where the application is for a banquet permit for an event to be held on a college or university campus or upon the premises of an elementary or high school, public or private; permits will be issued provided that approval, in writing, by an appropriate official of the college, university, elementary, or high school is furnished with the application.

(5) When the application is for a banquet permit for an event to be held in or at a state armory used for military purposes, permits will be issued provided that approval, in writing, by the adjutant general or his/her designee is furnished by the applicant to the board and to the chief of police of the incorporated city or town in which the armory is located or to the county sheriff if the armory is located outside the boundaries of incorporated cities or towns.

(6) Banquet permits will not be issued for use at premises that have a license issued by the board that is or will be suspended on the date of the scheduled banquet.

(7) The event for which the banquet permit application is made cannot be open to the public through general admission ticket sales.

(8) The event for which the banquet permit application is made cannot be open to the public or advertised to the public.

(9) Approval of the area enforcement officer is required for banquet permits intended for use in the cocktail lounge facilities or tap rooms of hotels, restaurants, and clubs, unless the entire premises under the control of the licensee is devoted to the banquet, and then only if all licensee liquor is removed from view and securely isolated.

(10) Where the application is for a banquet permit for an event to be held on a vessel under the jurisdiction of the Washington state ferry system; permits will be issued provided that approval, in writing, by an appropriate official of the Washington state ferry system is furnished with the application. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 15.88.030, 19.126.020, 66.04.010, 66.08.180, 66.16.100, 66.20.010, 66.20.300, 66.20.310, 66.24.150, 66.24.170, 66.24.185, 66.24.200, 66.24.206, 66.24.210, 66.24.230, 66.24.240, 66.24.244, 66.24.250, 66.24.375, 66.24.380, 66.24.395, 66.24.400, 66.24.420, 66.24.425, 66.24.440, 66.24.450, 66.24.455, 66.24.495, 66.24.540, 66.28.010, 66.28.040, 66.28.050, 66.28.170, 66.28.180, 66.28.190, 66.28.200, 66.28.310, 66.44.190, 66.44.310, 66.98.060 and 82.08.150. 98-18-097, § 314-18-040, filed 9/2/98, effective 10/3/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. 86-09-075 (Order 183, Resolution No. 192), § 314-18-040, filed 4/22/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.98.070. 85-06-021 (Order 153, Resolution No. 162), § 314-18-040, filed 2/27/85; 84-09-025 (Order 140, Resolution No. 149), § 314-18-040, filed 4/11/84; 82-16-100 (Orders 110 and 112, Resolution Nos. 119 and 121), § 314-18-040, filed 8/4/82.]

WAC 314-18-050  Sale of liquor­-Not authorized. (1) A banquet permit does not authorize the sale of liquor for cash, credit, check, scrip, or in any manner whatever: Provided, however, That the cost of the occasion to those attending, if any, may be included in the total price for the banquet, in which event, to assure participants receiving an equal share, an allocation based upon a distribution of tickets exchangeable for drinks as a part of the package price is permissible.

(2) The prohibition provided for in subsection (1) of this section extends to the sale of mixers, ice, or "set-ups" if the prices charged therefor are unrelated to the cost of such goods and/or services and approximate what the charge for a drink containing liquor would be.

(3) Liquor cannot be raffled off or offered as a prize at an event for which a banquet permit has been issued. (Such disposition would constitute a "sale" of liquor as that term is defined in RCW 66.04.010(27).) [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.98.070. 82-16-100 (Orders 110 and 112, Resolution Nos. 119 and 121), § 314-18-050, filed 8/4/82.]

WAC 314-18-060  Liquor to be served and consumed­-Restrictions. (1) Spirit, beer and wine restaurant discount liquor cannot be sold, served, or consumed under or by authority of a banquet permit. Liquor to be served will be purchased from an authorized retail source only.

(2) Licensees and/or commercial caterers shall not pay for or advance the moneys to purchase the liquor for the event for which the banquet permit application has been made, but they may transport the prepaid liquor purchased by the applicant to whom the banquet permit was issued.

(3) No banquet permittee may buy or accept delivery of liquor from any manufacturer, brewer, distributor, distiller, winery, importer, or agent thereof.

(4) It is not necessary for a banquet permit applicant to purchase liquor at the time the permit is issued, and individuals attending a banquet function may bring their own liquor. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 15.88.030, 19.126.020, 66.04.010, 66.08.180, 66.16.100, 66.20.010, 66.20.300, 66.20.310, 66.24.150, 66.24.170, 66.24.185, 66.24.200, 66.24.206, 66.24.210, 66.24.230, 66.24.240, 66.24.244, 66.24.250, 66.24.375, 66.24.380, 66.24.395, 66.24.400, 66.24.420, 66.24.425, 66.24.440, 66.24.450, 66.24.455, 66.24.495, 66.24.540, 66.28.010, 66.28.040, 66.28.050, 66.28.170, 66.28.180, 66.28.190, 66.28.200, 66.28.310, 66.44.190, 66.44.310, 66.98.060 and 82.08.150. 98-18-097, § 314-18-060, filed 9/2/98, effective 10/3/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. 92-01-080, § 314-18-060, filed 12/16/91, effective 1/16/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.98.070. 82-16-100 (Orders 110 and 112, Resolution Nos. 119 and 121), § 314-18-060, filed 8/4/82.]

WAC 314-18-070  Responsibilities of permittee. (1) No banquet permittee, or employee thereof, may knowingly permit the service to or consumption of liquor by any person under the age of twenty-one years who is present at the event for which a banquet permit has been issued.

(2) No banquet permittee, or employee thereof, may knowingly permit any disorderly conduct to occur or serve or permit the consumption of liquor by an apparently intoxicated person(s) on the premises for which a banquet permit has been issued.

(3) The banquet permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the premises for which the permit was issued during all times the permit is in use. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.98.070. 82-16-100 (Orders 110 and 112, Resolution Nos. 119 and 121), § 314-18-070, filed 8/4/82.]

WAC 314-18-080  Hours of operation­-Inspection of premises. (1) Banquet permits may be issued for any day and may authorize the service and consumption of liquor between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. of the following day.

(2) Any premises where a banquet permit has been granted shall be open to inspection by any peace officer or enforcement officer of the board to the same extent as provided for in WAC 314-12-120. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. 95-04-044, § 314-18-080, filed 1/25/95, effective 2/25/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.98.070. 82-16-100 (Orders 110 and 112, Resolution Nos. 119 and 121), § 314-18-080, filed 8/4/82.]

WAC 314-18-090  Misrepresentation on application­-Consequences. A misrepresentation of fact found to have been made by an applicant for any banquet permit shall be deemed a lack of good faith and shall constitute good and sufficient cause for the disapproval of such application or for the cancellation of said permit if the event for which the permit has been granted has not yet been held, or for the immediate termination of the permit if the event for which the permit has been issued is in progress. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.98.070. 82-16-100 (Orders 110 and 112, Resolution Nos. 119 and 121), § 314-18-090, filed 8/4/82.]

WAC 314-18-100  Penalties. In addition to the general penalties provided by law (RCW 66.44.175 and 66.44.180) for the violation of board regulations, the board, upon a finding that a banquet permittee has violated any of the regulations of this chapter, may, in its discretion:

(1) Cancel or terminate the permit.

(2) Hold the applicant and/or the premises for which the banquet permit was issued ineligible for future banquet permits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.98.070. 82-16-100 (Orders 110 and 112, Resolution Nos. 119 and 121), § 314-18-100, filed 8/4/82.]

RAFFLE PERMIT:

WAC 314-38-040  Beverage alcohol raffle permit­-Fee. (1) Any organization authorized to conduct a raffle under RCW 9.46.0315 may raffle beverage alcohol upon obtaining a raffle permit from the board. The fee for a raffle permit shall be ten dollars for a one-time raffle permit or twenty-five dollars for an annual permit.

(2) An application for a raffle permit shall be on a form prescribed by the board and filed with the board at the headquarters office in Olympia thirty days in advance of the commencement of ticket sales.

(3) An application for a raffle permit must contain the following information:

(a) The full name of the bona fide charitable or bona fide nonprofit organization with verification of qualification as prescribed in RCW 9.46.0209;

(b) Name, address, and phone number of the organization officer in charge of the raffle

(c) The date the raffle ticket sales will commence;

(d) The date, time and exact location of the drawing;

(e) A description of the beverage alcohol being raffled including its estimated value;

(f) And the source of the alcohol to be raffled.

(4) An organization officer must certify that:

(a) Only organization members may purchase tickets or be awarded prizes;

(b) The organization meets the qualifications of a bona fide charitable or bona fide nonprofit organization as provided in RCW 9.46.0209;

(c) The organization will not sell more than $5,000 dollars worth of raffle tickets in a calendar year;

(d) The organization will not sell raffle tickets to anyone under twenty one years of age when alcohol is awarded as a prize.

(5) Alcohol to be raffled must have all applicable Washington State taxes paid and may only be:

(a) Purchased at retail or

(b) Donated by a private citizen.

(6) Upon application being filed and fee paid the board may issue a raffle permit. The raffle permit will state the:

(a) Organization name,

(b) Address,

(c) Date and time of the drawing,

(d) Effective dates of the raffle permit.

(e) And a description of the alcohol to be raffled.

(7) The raffle permit shall be posted at the location of the drawing prior to and during the drawing. The organization or person in charge of the raffle shall; when requested by any representative or agent of the board and/or any law enforcement officer; exhibit to such person the raffle permit and shall allow such person to inspect the raffle items at any time. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. 92-01-079, § 314-38-040, filed 12/16/91, effective 1/16/92.]

PERMIT FOR BUSINESSES TO SERVE ALCOHOL WITHOUT CHARGE AT PRIVATE EVENTS:

WAC 314-38-010  Special permit to consume liquor on the premises of a business not licensed under Title 66 RCW. (1) The special permit provided by RCW 66.20.010(4) to consume liquor on the premises of a business not licensed under Title 66 RCW shall only be issued to businesses at which the service and consumption of liquor is incidental to, and does not form a portion of, the service the business is engaged in producing or marketing. The permit shall not be used by the holder thereof for purposes of stimulating or increasing business from the general public.

(2) Each permit shall be issued for a period of twelve months from the first day of the month in which it is issued. The fee for each permit issued shall be five hundred dollars.

(3) The permit shall be issued for, and service and consumption of liquor will be limited to, specified hospitality rooms and/or dining rooms which shall be on the premises of the business applying for the permit. A separate permit is required for each business premises at which liquor is to be served or consumed. The general public shall not be permitted in the hospitality or dining room at any time during the service or consumption of liquor.

(4) The permit will authorize the service and consumption of liquor, without charge, by employees and invited guests of the business holding the permit. No sale of liquor will be authorized in any manner, whether by scrip, donation, contribution, or otherwise. No charge of any kind may be made by the permittee to invited guests for admission to the hospitality or dining room, or for any meals or other services provided to them in the hospitality or dining room.

(5) All liquor served or consumed under the permit shall be purchased from a Washington state licensed retailer or a Washington state liquor store or agency at full retail price.

(6) The permit shall be issued in the name of the business applying for it, and that business shall not allow any other person, business, or organization to utilize the permit. The issuance of any permit by the board shall not be construed as granting a vested right in any of the privileges so conferred, and a misrepresentation of fact found to have been made by the applicant or permittee shall be deemed a lack of good faith and shall constitute good and sufficient cause for the disapproval of a permit application or for the revocation or suspension of any permit issued by the board. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.20.010. 82-13-068 (Order 106, Resolution No. 115), § 314-38-010, filed 6/16/82.]

WAC 314-38-050  Class 4 permit­-Purpose­-Use. (1) The purpose of a Class 4 Permit as authorized by RCW 66.20.010(4) is to (a) allow for the consumption of liquor products in private businesses and (b) not to compete with liquor licensed establishments.

(2) All liquor served by holders of a Class 4 permit must be purchased at retail from the board or a retail liquor licensee.

(3) Liquor may not be sold by holders of a Class 4 permit, but may be provided at no charge for consumption on the premises of the permit holder.

(4) The holder of a Class 4 permit may serve liquor for no more than 24 hours during any weekly (168 hour) period.

(5) While the Class 4 permit holder may advertise their business services, no liquor service shall be advertised. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. 93-20-031, § 314-38-050, filed 9/27/93, effective 10/28/93.]

FEES FOR VARIOUS ALCOHOL PERMITS:

WAC 314-38-020  Permits­-Fees established. The fees for permits authorized under RCW 66.20.010 are hereby established as follows:

(1) A fee of five dollars is established for a special permit as authorized by RCW 66.20.010(1).

(2) The fee for a special permit as authorized by RCW 66.20.010(2) for purchase of five gallons or less is established as five dollars and for purchase of over five gallons is established as ten dollars.

(3) A fee for a banquet permit, as authorized by RCW 66.20.010(3), is established in WAC 314-18-040.

(4) The fee for a special business permit, as authorized by RCW 66.20.010(4), is established in WAC 314-38-010(2).

(5) The fee of ten dollars is established for a special permit as authorized by RCW 66.20.010(5).

(6) A fee of five dollars is established for a special permit as authorized by RCW 66.20.010(6).

(7) A special permit as authorized by RCW 66.20.010(7) shall be issued without charge to those eligible entities.

(8) The fee of twenty-five dollars is established for a special permit as authorized by RCW 66.20.010(8).

(9) The fee of twenty-five dollars is established for a special permit as authorized by RCW 66.20.010(9).

(10) The fee of thirty dollars is established for a special permit as authorized by RCW 66.20.010(10).

(11) The fee of seventy-five dollars is established for a special permit as authorized by RCW 66.20.010(11). [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 66.20.010 and 66.98.070. 84-14-028 (Order 145, Resolution No. 154), § 314-38-020, filed 6/27/84; 83-23-123 (Order 133, Resolution No. 142), § 314-38-020, filed 11/23/83.]

WAC 314-38-030  Fee for replacement of a lost or destroyed license or permit. (1) A fee of five dollars is established for replacement by the board of a lost or destroyed agent's license issued pursuant to RCW 66.24.310.

(2) The fee of five dollars is established for replacement by the board of a lost or destroyed retail or wholesale liquor license of any class. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 66.20.010 and 66.98.070. 83-23-123 (Order 133, Resolution No. 142), § 314-38-030, filed 11/23/83.]

PERMIT FOR REPRESENTATIVES OF A LIQUOR MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR:

WAC 314-44-005  Agent's license required­-Eligible employers defined­-Certain classes limited­-Bona fide entity defined­-Prohibited practices. (1) No person shall canvass for, solicit, receive or take orders for the purchase or sale of any liquor, or act as the agent for the purchase or sale of liquor, nor contact any licensees of the board in goodwill activities, unless such person is holder of an agent's license as provided in RCW 66.24.310, and this regulation.

(2) An agent's license may be issued to the accredited representative of a person, firm, or corporation holding a certificate of approval issued pursuant to RCW 66.24.270 or 66.24.206, a beer distributor's license, a brewer's license, a beer importer's license, a domestic winery license, a wine importer's license, or a wine distributor's license within the state of Washington, or the accredited representative of a distiller, manufacturer, importer, or distributor of spirituous liquor, or foreign produced beer or wine. A person, firm, or corporation so qualified, is herein defined to be an eligible employer. Such employer shall apply to the board for such an agent's license for his accredited representatives on application forms prescribed and furnished by the board.

(3) Every firm which applies for an agent's license under the provisions of this section shall furnish the board with satisfactory proof that such firm is in fact a bona fide business entity.

(4) Only the licensed agent of a distiller, manufacturer, importer, or distributor of spirituous liquor may contact retail licensees in goodwill activities when such contacts pertain to spirituous liquor products.

(5) No distiller, manufacturer, importer, distributor of liquor, or agent thereof, shall solicit either in person, by mail or otherwise, any liquor vendor or employee of the board, except the purchasing agent thereof, for the purpose or with the intent of furthering the sale of a particular brand or brands of merchandise as against another brand or brands of merchandise.

(6) No distiller, manufacturer, importer, distributor of liquor, or agent thereof, shall visit any state liquor store or agency for the purpose of exerting influence on employees for sales promotion or to secure information regarding inventory or any other matter relating to sales. They may deliver, or have delivered, and assemble where required, consumer offers and display material that have been approved by the board or its designee. Violation of this section will result in a penalty against all company items, which in appropriate cases could mean a partial or total delisting of those items.

(7) No distiller, manufacturer, importer, or distributor of liquor, or agent thereof, shall give or offer to any employee of the board any entertainment, gratuity or other consideration for the purpose of inducing or promoting the sale of merchandise.

(8) No distiller, manufacturer, importer, or distributor, or agent thereof, shall allow, pay or rebate, directly or indirectly, any cash or merchandise to any retail licensee to induce or promote the sale of liquor, including the payment of tips to such licensees or their employees and the purchasing of drinks "for the house." Such persons, firms and licensees must operate in conformity with WAC 314-12-140, RCW 66.28.010, 66.28.040, and other applicable laws and rules.

(9) Upon the infraction of any law or regulation by any distiller, manufacturer, importer, distributor, or agent, the board may, in addition to imposing other penalties as prescribed by law, remove such firm's products from the sales list of the board, and/or prohibit the sale of any brand or brands of beer or wine involved as provided in RCW 66.28.030.

(10) Upon the termination of the employment of a licensed agent, his employer shall immediately notify the board and with such notice return to the board the agent's license issued to such person. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 15.88.030, 19.126.020, 66.04.010, 66.08.180, 66.16.100, 66.20.010, 66.20.300, 66.20.310, 66.24.150, 66.24.170, 66.24.185, 66.24.200, 66.24.206, 66.24.210, 66.24.230, 66.24.240, 66.24.244, 66.24.250, 66.24.375, 66.24.380, 66.24.395, 66.24.400, 66.24.420, 66.24.425, 66.24.440, 66.24.450, 66.24.455, 66.24.495, 66.24.540, 66.28.010, 66.28.040, 66.28.050, 66.28.170, 66.28.180, 66.28.190, 66.28.200, 66.28.310, 66.44.190, 66.44.310, 66.98.060 and 82.08.150. 98-18-097, § 314-44-005, filed 9/2/98, effective 10/3/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. 89-01-004 (Order 271, Resolution No. 280), § 314-44-005, filed 12/8/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.98.070. 82-04-029 (Order 93, Resolution No. 102), § 314-44-005, filed 1/27/82; Order 46, § 314-44-005, Rule 111, filed 6/9/76. Formerly WAC 314-44-010 and 314-44-020.]

WAC 314-44-015  Agent license limited authority. (1) Agents licensed under the authority of RCW 66.24.310 may perform goodwill activities as authorized by the board.

(2) Agents licensed under RCW 66.24.310 are prohibited from using their agent's license as a means to represent their being an employee of the board for the purpose of (a) obtaining admission to liquor licensed establishments, (b) misleading anyone into thinking they are a liquor enforcement officer or (c) checking identification of patrons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. 94-14-023, § 314-44-015, filed 6/27/94, effective 7/28/94.]

PERMIT FOR A LIQUOR MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR TO DONATE PRODUCTS AT A TRADE CONVENTION:

WAC 314-45-010  Convention defined­-Hospitality rooms, display booths, receptions and similar activities­-Permits required­-Fees­-Procedures. Activities pursuant to RCW 66.20.010 (8), (9), a manufacturer, importer, distributor, or agent thereof, may serve or donate liquor without charge to delegates and guests at a bona fide convention of a trade association composed of licensees of the board, subject to conditions set forth in this regulation.

(1) For the purposes of this section a "convention" is defined as a bona fide session or assembly of the general membership of a trade association composed of licensees of the board.

(2) Such manufacturer, importer, distributor, or agent thereof, must hold a special permit issued by the board to engage in such an activity at such convention. The fee for each such special permit shall be $25.00. Application for such permit shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the board. The statutory permits applicable to such activities are:

(a) A special permit provided for in RCW 66.20.010(8) which authorizes the holder thereof to serve liquor without charge to delegates and guests in a hospitality room or from a booth in a board-approved suppliers' display room at such convention.

(b) A special permit provided for in RCW 66.20.010(9) which authorizes the holder thereof to donate liquor for a reception, breakfast, luncheon, or dinner for delegates and guests at such convention.

(3) Any liquor served or donated as provided herein is authorized only for consumption within a specific area designated on an application for permit and approved by the board.

(4) A special permit holder who serves or donates any beer or wine on which state taxes have not been paid, must file a report of the quantity so served or donated and remit the amount of the taxes to the board, in conformity with RCW 66.20.010 (8), (9).

(5) Any spirituous liquor served or donated shall be purchased from the board or a spirit, beer and wine restaurant licensee. [Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 15.88.030, 19.126.020, 66.04.010, 66.08.180, 66.16.100, 66.20.010, 66.20.300, 66.20.310, 66.24.150, 66.24.170, 66.24.185, 66.24.200, 66.24.206, 66.24.210, 66.24.230, 66.24.240, 66.24.244, 66.24.250, 66.24.375, 66.24.380, 66.24.395, 66.24.400, 66.24.420, 66.24.425, 66.24.440, 66.24.450, 66.24.455, 66.24.495, 66.24.540, 66.28.010, 66.28.040, 66.28.050, 66.28.170, 66.28.180, 66.28.190, 66.28.200, 66.28.310, 66.44.190, 66.44.310, 66.98.060 and 82.08.150. 98-18-097, § 314-45-010, filed 9/2/98, effective 10/3/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.98.070. 85-19-031 (Order 165, Resolution No. 174), § 314-45-010, filed 9/12/85; Order 46, § 314-45-010, Rule 114, filed 6/9/76.]