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WA Rev Code § 66.04.021 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.04 - Definitions.|66.04.021 - "Retailer," "spirits distributor," and "spirits importer."

RCW 66.04.021 "Retailer," "spirits distributor," and "spirits importer."In this title, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) "Retailer" except as expressly defined by RCW 66.28.285(5) with respect to its use in RCW 6.28.280 [66.28.280] through 66.28.315, means the holder of a license or permit issued by the board authorizing sale of liquor to consumers for consumption on and/or off the premises. With respect to retailer licenses, "on-sale" refers to the license privilege of selling for consumption upon the licensed premises.(2) "Spirits distributor" means a person, other than a person who holds only a retail license, who buys spirits from a domestic distiller, manufacturer, supplier, spirits distributor, or spirits importer, or who acquires foreign-produced spirits from a source outside of the United States, for the purpose of reselling the same not in violation of this title, or who represents such distiller as agent.(3) "Spirits importer" means a person who buys distilled spirits from a distiller outside the state of Washington and imports such spirits into the state for sale or export.[ 2012 c 2 § 125 (Initiative Measure No. 1183, approved November 8, 2011).]NOTES:Finding—Application—Rules—Effective date—Contingent effective date—2012 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1183): See notes following RCW 66.24.620.
WA Rev Code § 66.08.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.010 - Title liberally construed.

RCW 66.08.010 Title liberally construed.This entire title shall be deemed an exercise of the police power of the state, for the protection of the welfare, health, peace, morals, and safety of the people of the state, and all its provisions shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of that purpose.[ 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 2; RRS § 7306-2.]
WA Rev Code § 66.08.016 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.016 - Employees of the board.

RCW 66.08.016 Employees of the board.The board may employ such number of employees as in its judgment are required from time to time.[ 1961 c 1 § 30 (Initiative Measure No. 207, approved November 8, 1960); 1947 c 113 § 2; 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 65; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 7306-65. Formerly RCW 43.66.030.]
WA Rev Code § 66.08.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.020 - Liquor control board to administer.

RCW 66.08.020 Liquor control board to administer.The administration of this title is vested in the *liquor control board, constituted under this title.[ 2012 c 2 § 202 (Initiative Measure No. 1183, approved November 8, 2011); 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 5; RRS § 7306-5.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "state liquor control board" was renamed the "state liquor and cannabis board" by 2015 c 70 § 3.Finding—Application—Rules—Effective date—Contingent effective date—2012 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1183): See notes following RCW 66.24.620.
WA Rev Code § 66.08.022 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.022 - Attorney general is general counsel of board—Duties—Assistants.

RCW 66.08.022 Attorney general is general counsel of board—Duties—Assistants.The attorney general shall be the general counsel of the *liquor control board and he or she shall institute and prosecute all actions and proceedings which may be necessary in the enforcement and carrying out of the provisions of this chapter and this title.He or she shall assign such assistants as may be necessary to the exclusive duty of assisting the *liquor control board in the enforcement of this title.[ 2012 c 117 § 267; 1961 ex.s. c 6 § 2; 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 66; RRS § 7306-66. Formerly RCW 43.66.140.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "state liquor control board" was renamed the "state liquor and cannabis board" by 2015 c 70 § 3.Effective date—Transfer of liquor revolving fund to state treasurer—Outstanding obligations—1961 ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 66.08.170.
WA Rev Code § 66.08.024 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.024 - Annual audit—State auditor's duties—Additional audits—Public records.

RCW 66.08.024 Annual audit—State auditor's duties—Additional audits—Public records.The state auditor shall audit the books, records, and affairs of the board annually. The board may provide for additional audits by certified public accountants. All such audits shall be public records of the state. The payment of the audits provided for in this section shall be paid as provided in RCW 66.08.026 for other administrative expenses.[ 1987 c 74 § 1; 1981 1st ex.s. c 5 § 2; 1961 ex.s. c 6 § 3; 1937 c 138 § 1; 1935 c 174 § 12; 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 71; RRS § 7306-71. Formerly RCW 43.66.150.]NOTES:Effective date—1981 1st ex.s. c 5: See RCW 66.98.100.Effective date—Transfer of liquor revolving fund to state treasurer—Outstanding obligations—1961 ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 66.08.170.
WA Rev Code § 66.08.026 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.026 - Appropriation and payment of administrative expenses from liquor revolving fund—"Administrative expenses" defined.

RCW 66.08.026 Appropriation and payment of administrative expenses from liquor revolving fund—"Administrative expenses" defined.Administrative expenses of the board must be appropriated and paid from the liquor revolving fund. These administrative expenses include, but not be [are not] limited to: The salaries and expenses of the board and its employees, legal services, pilot projects, annual or other audits, and other general costs of conducting the business of the board. The administrative expenses do not include those amounts distributed pursuant to RCW 66.08.180, 66.08.190, 66.08.200, or 66.08.210. Agency commissions for contract liquor stores must be established by the *liquor control board after consultation with and approval by the director of the office of financial management. All expenditures and payment of obligations authorized by this section are subject to the allotment requirements of chapter 43.88 RCW.[ 2012 c 2 § 203 (Initiative Measure No. 1183, approved November 8, 2011); 2008 c 67 § 1; 2005 c 151 § 2; 2004 c 63 § 1; 2001 c 313 § 1; 1998 c 265 § 2; 1997 c 148 § 1; 1996 c 291 § 3; 1983 c 160 § 2; 1963 c 239 § 1; 1961 ex.s. c 6 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.66.161.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "state liquor control board" was renamed the "state liquor and cannabis board" by 2015 c 70 § 3.Finding—Application—Rules—Effective date—Contingent effective date—2012 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1183): See notes following RCW 66.24.620.Effective date—2008 c 67: "This act takes effect July 1, 2009." [ 2008 c 67 § 2.]Intent—1998 c 265: "It is the intent of the legislature that expenditures associated with the implementation of using credit and debit cards in state liquor stores and agency liquor vendor stores not have a negative impact to the liquor revolving fund balance and that transfers to the state general fund, the cities, and the counties not be reduced because of these costs." [ 1998 c 265 § 1.]Severability—1963 c 239: "If any provision of this act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1963 c 239 § 2.]Effective date—Transfer of liquor revolving fund to state treasurer—Outstanding obligations—1961 ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 66.08.170.
WA Rev Code § 66.08.0501 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.0501 - Adoption of rules.

RCW 66.08.0501 Adoption of rules.The *liquor control board may adopt appropriate rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of chapter 321, Laws of 1997.[ 1997 c 321 § 56.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "state liquor control board" was renamed the "state liquor and cannabis board" by 2015 c 70 § 3.Effective date—1997 c 321: See note following RCW 66.24.010.
WA Rev Code § 66.08.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.055 - Oaths may be administered and affidavits, declarations received.

RCW 66.08.055 Oaths may be administered and affidavits, declarations received.Every member of the board, and every employee authorized by the board to issue permits under this title may administer any oath and take and receive any affidavit or declaration required under this title or the regulations.[ 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 80; RRS § 7306-80. Formerly RCW 43.66.050.]
WA Rev Code § 66.08.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.060 - Advertising regulations.

RCW 66.08.060 Advertising regulations.The board has power to adopt any and all reasonable rules as to the kind, character, and location of advertising of liquor.[ 2012 c 2 § 108 (Initiative Measure No. 1183, approved November 8, 2011); 2005 c 231 § 3; 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 43; RRS § 7306-43.]NOTES:Finding—Application—Rules—Effective date—Contingent effective date—2012 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1183): See notes following RCW 66.24.620.
WA Rev Code § 66.08.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.080 - Interest in manufacture or sale of liquor prohibited.

RCW 66.08.080 Interest in manufacture or sale of liquor prohibited.Except as provided by chapter 42.52 RCW, no member of the board and no employee of the board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture of liquor or in any liquor sold under this title, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of liquor, other than the salary or wages payable to him or her in respect of his or her office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with such business.[ 2012 c 117 § 268; 1994 c 154 § 313; 1981 1st ex.s. c 5 § 3; 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 68; RRS § 7306-68.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 154: See RCW 42.52.904.Effective date—1981 1st ex.s. c 5: See RCW 66.98.100.
WA Rev Code § 66.08.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.090 - Sale of liquor by employees of board.

RCW 66.08.090 Sale of liquor by employees of board.No employee shall sell liquor in any other place, nor at any other time, nor otherwise than as authorized by the board under this title and the regulations.[ 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 31; RRS § 7306-31.]
WA Rev Code § 66.08.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.095 - Liquor for training or investigation purposes.

RCW 66.08.095 Liquor for training or investigation purposes.The *liquor control board may provide liquor at no charge, including liquor forfeited under chapter 66.32 RCW, to recognized law enforcement agencies within the state when the law enforcement agency will be using the liquor for bona fide law enforcement training or investigation purposes.[ 1993 c 26 § 3.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "state liquor control board" was renamed the "state liquor and cannabis board" by 2015 c 70 § 3.
WA Rev Code § 66.08.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.100 - Jurisdiction of action against board—Immunity from personal liability of members.

RCW 66.08.100 Jurisdiction of action against board—Immunity from personal liability of members.No court of the state of Washington other than the superior court of Thurston county shall have jurisdiction over any action or proceeding against the board or any member thereof for anything done or omitted to be done in or arising out of the performance of his or her or their duties under this title. Neither the board nor any member or members thereof shall be personally liable in any action at law for damages sustained by any person because of any acts performed or done or omitted to be done by the board or any employee of the board in the performance of his or her duties and in the administration of this title or chapter 69.50 or 69.51A RCW.[ 2017 c 317 § 4; 2012 c 117 § 269; 1935 c 174 § 9 (adding new section 62-A to 1933 ex.s. c 62); RRS § 7306-62A. Formerly RCW 66.08.100 and 66.08.110.]NOTES:Findings—Application—2017 c 317: See notes following RCW 69.50.325.
WA Rev Code § 66.08.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.120 - Preemption of field by state—Exception.

RCW 66.08.120 Preemption of field by state—Exception.No municipality or county shall have power to license the sale of, or impose an excise tax upon, liquor as defined in this title, or to license the sale or distribution thereof in any manner; and any power now conferred by law on any municipality or county to license premises which may be licensed under this section, or to impose an excise tax upon liquor, or to license the sale and distribution thereof, as defined in this title, shall be suspended and shall be of no further effect: PROVIDED, That municipalities and counties shall have power to adopt police ordinances and regulations not in conflict with this title or with the regulations made by the board.[ 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 29; RRS § 7306-29.]
WA Rev Code § 66.08.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.130 - Inspection of books and records—Goods possessed or shipped—Refusal as violation.

RCW 66.08.130 Inspection of books and records—Goods possessed or shipped—Refusal as violation.For the purpose of obtaining information concerning any matter relating to the administration or enforcement of this title, the board, or any person appointed by it in writing for the purpose, may inspect the books and records of(1) any manufacturer;(2) any license holder;(3) any drug store holding a permit to sell on prescriptions;(4) the freight and express books and records and all waybills, bills of lading, receipts and documents in the possession of any common carrier doing business within the state, containing any information or record relating to any goods shipped or carried, or consigned or received for shipment or carriage within the state. Every manufacturer, license holder, drug store holding a permit to sell on prescriptions, and common carrier, and every owner or officer or employee of the foregoing, who neglects or refuses to produce and submit for inspection any book, record or document referred to in this section when requested to do so by the board or by a person so appointed by it shall be guilty of a violation of this title.[ 1981 1st ex.s. c 5 § 4; 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 56; RRS § 7306-56.]NOTES:Effective date—1981 1st ex.s. c 5: See RCW 66.98.100.
WA Rev Code § 66.08.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.140 - Inspection of books and records—Financial dealings—Penalty for refusal.

RCW 66.08.140 Inspection of books and records—Financial dealings—Penalty for refusal.For the purpose of obtaining information concerning any matter relating to the administration or enforcement of this title, the board, or any person appointed by it in writing for the purpose, may inspect the books, documents and records of any person lending money to or in any manner financing any license, holder or applicant for license insofar as such books, documents and/or records pertain to the financial transaction involved. Every person who neglects or refuses to produce and submit for inspection any book, record or document as required by this section when requested to do so by the board or by a person duly appointed by it shall be guilty of a violation of this title.[ 1945 c 48 § 1 (adding new section 56-A to 1933 ex.s. c 62); RRS § 7306-56A.]
WA Rev Code § 66.08.145 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.145 - Subpoena issuing authority.

RCW 66.08.145 Subpoena issuing authority.(1) The liquor and cannabis board may issue subpoenas in connection with any investigation, hearing, or proceeding for the production of books, records, and documents held under this chapter or chapters 70.155, 70.158, 70.345, 82.24, 82.26, and 82.25 RCW, and books and records of common carriers as defined in RCW 81.80.010, or vehicle rental agencies relating to the transportation or possession of cigarettes, vapor products, or other tobacco products.(2) The liquor and cannabis board may designate individuals authorized to sign subpoenas.(3) If any person is served a subpoena from the board for the production of records, documents, and books, and fails or refuses to obey the subpoena for the production of records, documents, and books when required to do so, the person is subject to proceedings for contempt, and the board may institute contempt of court proceedings in the superior court of Thurston county or in the county in which the person resides.[ 2019 c 445 § 201; 2016 sp.s. c 38 § 29; 2007 c 221 § 1.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Effective date—2019 c 445: See RCW 82.25.900 and 82.25.901.Automatic expiration date and tax preference performance statement exemption—2019 c 445: See note following RCW 82.08.0318.
WA Rev Code § 66.08.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.150 - Board's action as to permits and licenses—Administrative procedure act, applicability—Adjudicative proceeding—Opportunity for hearing—Summary suspension.

RCW 66.08.150 Board's action as to permits and licenses—Administrative procedure act, applicability—Adjudicative proceeding—Opportunity for hearing—Summary suspension.The action, order, or decision of the board as to any denial of an application for the reissuance of a permit or license or as to any revocation, suspension, or modification of any permit or license must be an adjudicative proceeding and subject to the applicable provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW.(1) An opportunity for a hearing may be provided an applicant for the reissuance of a permit or license prior to the disposition of the application, and if no such opportunity for a prior hearing is provided then an opportunity for a hearing to reconsider the application must be provided the applicant.(2) An opportunity for a hearing must be provided a permittee or licensee prior to a revocation or modification of any permit or license and, except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, prior to the suspension of any permit or license.(3) No hearing may be required until demanded by the applicant, permittee, or licensee.(4) The board may summarily suspend a license or permit for a period of up to one hundred eighty days without a prior hearing if it finds that public health, safety, or welfare imperatively require emergency action, and it incorporates a finding to that effect in its order. Proceedings for revocation or other action must be promptly instituted and determined. An administrative law judge may extend the summary suspension period for up to one calendar year in the event the proceedings for revocation or other action cannot be completed during the initial one hundred eighty day period due to actions by the licensee or permittee. The board's enforcement division must complete a preliminary staff investigation of the violation before requesting an emergency suspension by the board.(5) The issues that may be considered at a hearing to contest a suspension of a license or the denial of an application for a new license or renewal of an existing license, under RCW 66.24.010(3)(c), do not include the right to challenge the amount of any spirits taxes assessed against the licensee or applicant by the department of revenue. For purposes of this subsection, "spirits taxes" has the same meaning as in RCW 82.08.155.[ 2012 c 39 § 5; 2007 c 370 § 3; 2003 c 320 § 1; 1989 c 175 § 122; 1967 c 237 § 23; 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 62; RRS § 7306-62.]NOTES:Construction—Effective date—2012 c 39: See notes following RCW 82.08.155.Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 66.08.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control|Chapter 66.08 - Liquor and Cannabis Board—General Provisions.|66.08.190 - Liquor revolving fund—Disbursement of excess funds to border areas, counties, cities, and towns—Disbursements to the municipal research and services center.

RCW 66.08.190 Liquor revolving fund—Disbursement of excess funds to border areas, counties, cities, and towns—Disbursements to the municipal research and services center.(1) Prior to making distributions described in subsection (2) of this section, amounts must be retained to support allotments under RCW 43.88.110 from any legislative appropriation for municipal research and services. The legislative appropriation for such services must be in the amount specified under RCW 66.24.065.(2) When excess funds are distributed during the months of June, September, December, and March of each year, all moneys subject to distribution must be disbursed to border areas, counties, cities, and towns as provided in RCW 66.24.065.(3) The amount remaining after distributions under subsections (1) and (2) of this section must be deposited into the general fund.[ 2012 2nd sp.s. c 5 § 8; 2011 1st sp.s. c 50 § 960; 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 927; 2002 c 38 § 2; 2000 c 227 § 2; 1995 c 159 § 1; 1991 sp.s. c 32 § 34; 1988 c 229 § 4; 1957 c 175 § 6. Prior: 1955 c 109 § 2; 1949 c 187 § 1, part; 1939 c 173 § 1, part; 1937 c 62 § 2, part; 1935 c 80 § 1, part; 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 78, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7306-78, part. Formerly RCW 43.66.090.]NOTES:Effective date—2012 2nd sp.s. c 5: See note following RCW 43.135.045.Effective dates—2011 1st sp.s. c 50: See note following RCW 15.76.115.Severability—Effective date—2003 1st sp.s. c 25: See notes following RCW 19.28.351.Effective date—2000 c 227: See note following RCW 43.110.030.Effective date—1995 c 159: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1995." [ 1995 c 159 § 6.]Section headings not law—1991 sp.s. c 32: See RCW 36.70A.902.Finding—1988 c 229: "The legislature finds and declares that certain counties and municipalities near international borders are subjected to a constant volume and flow of travelers and visitors for whom local government services must be provided. The legislature further finds that it is in the public interest and for the protection of the health, property, and welfare of the residents and visitors to provide supplemental resources to augment and maintain existing levels of police protection in such areas and to alleviate the impact of such added burdens." [ 1988 c 229 § 2.]Effective date—1988 c 229 §§ 2-4: "Sections 2 through 4 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1989." [ 1988 c 229 § 5.]