Washington State
House of Representatives
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BILL
ANALYSIS
Consumer Protection & Business Committee
HB 1526
Brief Description: Modifying the snack bar liquor license.
Sponsors: Representatives Schmick, Reed and Waters.
Brief Summary of Bill
  • Permits retailers with a snack bar liquor license to sell wine by the glass, in addition to opened bottled or canned beer.?
Hearing Date: 1/29/25
Staff: Megan Mulvihill (786-7304).
Background:

The Liquor and Cannabis Board may issue a beer retailer's license, designated as a snack bar license, to sell beer by the opened bottle or can, for on-premise consumption only.? A snack bar license is issued to retailers where the sale of beer is not the principal business conducted.? Snack bar licensees must have snack food available whenever beer is sold or served, and they must have designated seating for on-premise consumption.? The annual license fee is $125.?
Summary of Bill:

Retailers with a snack bar liquor license are permitted to sell wine by the glass at retail, in addition to beer by the opened bottle or can, for on-premise consumption.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.