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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.042 - Providing food and beverages for business meetings permitted.

RCW 66.28.042
Providing food and beverages for business meetings permitted.
A liquor manufacturer, importer, authorized representative holding a certificate of approval, or distributor may provide to licensed retailers and their employees food and beverages for consumption at a meeting at which the primary purpose is the discussion of business, and may provide local ground transportation to and from such meetings. The value of the food, beverage, or transportation provided under this section shall not be considered the advancement of moneys or moneys' worth within the meaning of RCW 66.28.305, nor shall it be considered the giving away of liquor within the meaning of RCW 66.28.040. The board may adopt rules for the implementation of this section.
[ 2011 c 119 § 208; 2004 c 160 § 12; 1990 c 125 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2004 c 160: See note following RCW 66.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.043 - Providing food, beverages, transportation, and admission to events permitted.

RCW 66.28.043
Providing food, beverages, transportation, and admission to events permitted.
A liquor manufacturer, importer, authorized representative holding a certificate of approval, or distributor may provide to licensed retailers and their employees tickets or admission fees for athletic events or other forms of entertainment occurring within the state of Washington, if the manufacturer, importer, distributor, authorized representative holding a certificate of approval, or any of their employees accompanies the licensed retailer or its employees to the event. A liquor manufacturer, importer, authorized representative holding a certificate of approval, or distributor may also provide to licensed retailers and their employees food and beverages for consumption at such events, and local ground transportation to and from activities allowed under this section. The value of the food, beverage, transportation, or admission to events provided under this section shall not be considered the advancement of moneys or moneys' worth within the meaning of RCW 66.28.305, nor shall it be considered the giving away of liquor within the meaning of RCW 66.28.040. The board may adopt rules for the implementation of this section.
[ 2011 c 119 § 209; 2004 c 160 § 13; 1990 c 125 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2004 c 160: See note following RCW 66.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.050 - Solicitation of orders prohibited.

RCW 66.28.050
Solicitation of orders prohibited.
No person shall canvass for, solicit, receive, or take orders for the purchase or sale of any liquor, or act as representative for the purchase or sale of liquor except as authorized by RCW 66.24.310 or by RCW 66.24.550.
[ 1997 c 321 § 49; 1982 c 85 § 11; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 74 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 21 § 8; 1937 c 217 § 4; 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 42; RRS § 7306-42.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1997 c 321: See note following RCW 66.24.010.
Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 74: See note following RCW 66.24.310.
Effective date—1969 ex.s. c 21: See note following RCW 66.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.060 - Distillers to make monthly report.

RCW 66.28.060
Distillers to make monthly report.
Every distillery licensed under this title must make monthly reports to the board pursuant to the regulations.
[ 2012 c 2 § 117 (Initiative Measure No. 1183, approved November 8, 2011); 2008 c 94 § 7; 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 26; RRS § 7306-26.]
NOTES:
Finding—Application—Rules—Effective date—Contingent effective date—2012 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1183): See notes following RCW 66.24.620.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.070 - Restrictions on purchases of spirits, beer, or wine by retail spirits, beer, or wine licensees or special occasion licensees.

RCW 66.28.070
Restrictions on purchases of spirits, beer, or wine by retail spirits, beer, or wine licensees or special occasion licensees.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, it is unlawful for any retail spirits, beer, or wine licensee to purchase spirits, beer, or wine, except from a duly licensed distributor, domestic winery, domestic brewer, or certificate of approval holder with a direct shipment endorsement.
(2)(a) A spirits, beer, or wine retailer may purchase spirits, beer, or wine:
(i) From a government agency that has lawfully seized liquor possessed by a licensed distributor or retailer;
(ii) From a board-authorized manufacturer or certificate holder authorized by this title to act as a distributor of liquor;
(iii) From a licensed retailer which has discontinued business if the distributor has refused to accept spirits, beer, or wine from that retailer for return and refund;
(iv) From a retailer whose license or license endorsement permits resale to a retailer of wine and/or spirits for consumption on the premises, if the purchasing retailer is authorized to sell such wine and/or spirits.
(b) Goods purchased under this subsection (2) must meet the quality standards set by the manufacturer of the goods.
(3) Special occasion licensees holding a special occasion license may only purchase spirits, beer, or wine from a spirits, beer, or wine retailer duly licensed to sell spirits, beer, or wine for off-premises consumption, or from a duly licensed spirits, beer, or wine distributor.
[ 2012 c 2 § 118 (Initiative Measure No. 1183, approved November 8, 2011); 2006 c 302 § 8. Prior: 1994 c 201 § 5; 1994 c 63 § 2; 1987 c 205 § 1; 1937 c 217 § 1(23H) (adding new section 23-H to 1933 ex.s. c 62); RRS § 7306-23H.]
NOTES:
Finding—Application—Rules—Effective date—Contingent effective date—2012 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1183): See notes following RCW 66.24.620.
Effective date—2006 c 302: See note following RCW 66.24.170.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.090 - Licensed premises or banquet permit premises open to inspection—Failure to allow, violation.

RCW 66.28.090
Licensed premises or banquet permit premises open to inspection—Failure to allow, violation.
(1) All licensed premises used in the manufacture, storage, or sale of liquor, or any premises or parts of premises used or in any way connected, physically or otherwise, with the licensed business, and/or any premises where a banquet permit has been granted, shall at all times be open to inspection by any liquor enforcement officer, inspector or peace officer.
(2) Every person, being on any such premises and having charge thereof, who refuses or fails to admit a liquor enforcement officer, inspector or peace officer demanding to enter therein in pursuance of this section in the execution of his/her duty, or who obstructs or attempts to obstruct the entry of such liquor enforcement officer, inspector or officer of the peace, or who refuses to allow a liquor enforcement officer, and/or an inspector to examine the books of the licensee, or who refuses or neglects to make any return required by this title or the regulations, shall be guilty of a violation of this title.
[ 1981 1st ex.s. c 5 § 20; 1935 c 174 § 7; 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 52; RRS § 7306-52.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 1st ex.s. c 5: See RCW 66.98.100.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.100 - Spirits to be labeled—Contents.

RCW 66.28.100
Spirits to be labeled—Contents.
Every person manufacturing spirits as defined in this title shall put upon all packages containing spirits so manufactured a distinctive label, showing the nature of the contents, the name of the person by whom the spirits were manufactured, the place where the spirits were manufactured, and showing the alcoholic content of such spirits. For the purpose of this section the contents of packages containing spirits shall be shown by the use of the words "whiskey", "rum", "brandy", and the like, on the outside of such packages.
[ 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 46; RRS § 7306-46.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.110 - Wine to be labeled—Contents.

RCW 66.28.110
Wine to be labeled—Contents.
(1) Every person producing, manufacturing, bottling, or distributing wine shall put upon all packages a distinctive label that will provide the consumer with adequate information as to the identity and quality of the product, the alcoholic content thereof, the net contents of the package, the name of the producer, manufacturer, or bottler thereof, and such other information as the board may by rule prescribe.
(2) Subject to subsection (3) of this section:
(a) If the appellation of origin claimed or implied anywhere on a wine label is "Washington," then at least ninety-five percent of the grapes used in the production of the wine must have been grown in Washington.
(b) If the appellation of origin claimed or implied anywhere on a wine label is "Washington" and the name of an American viticultural area located wholly within Washington, then at least ninety-five percent of the grapes used in the production of the wine must have been grown in Washington.
(c) If the appellation of origin claimed or implied anywhere on a wine label is "Washington" and the name of an American viticultural area located within both Washington and an adjoining state, then at least ninety-five percent of the grapes used in the production of the wine must have been grown within the defined boundaries of that American viticultural area or in Washington.
(3) Upon evidence of material damage, destruction, disease, or other loss to one or more vineyards in any American viticultural area, region, subregion, or other discrete area, the director of the department of agriculture must notify the board and the board may suspend the requirements of subsection (2) of this section with respect to the adversely affected area for such period of time as the board reasonably may determine.
(4) For purposes of this section, "American viticultural area" is a delimited grape growing region distinguishable by geographical features, the boundaries of which have been recognized and defined by the federal alcohol and trade tax bureau and recognized by the board.
(5) This section does not apply to wines that are produced with the addition of wine spirits, brandy, or alcohol.
[ 2009 c 404 § 1; 1939 c 172 § 4; 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 45; RRS § 7306-45.]
NOTES:
Application—2009 c 404: "This act applies to wine made from grapes harvested after December 31, 2009." [ 2009 c 404 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.120 - Malt liquor to be labeled—Contents.

RCW 66.28.120
Malt liquor to be labeled—Contents.
Every person manufacturing or distributing malt liquor for sale within the state shall put upon all packages containing malt liquor so manufactured or distributed a distinctive label showing the nature of the contents, the name of the person by whom the malt liquor was manufactured, and the place where it was manufactured. For the purpose of this section, the contents of packages containing malt liquor shall be shown by the use of the word "beer," "ale," "malt liquor," "lager," "stout," or "porter," on the outside of the packages.
[ 1997 c 100 § 1; 1982 c 39 § 2; 1961 c 36 § 1; 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 44; RRS § 7306-44.]
NOTES:
Severability—1982 c 39: See note following RCW 66.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.130 - Selling, supplying, or serving of liquor to or consumption by standing or walking person.

RCW 66.28.130
Selling, supplying, or serving of liquor to or consumption by standing or walking person.
It shall not be unlawful for a retail licensee whose premises are open to the general public to sell, supply, or serve liquor to a person for consumption on the licensed retail premises if said person is standing or walking, nor shall it be unlawful for such licensee to permit any said person so standing or walking to consume liquor on such premises: PROVIDED HOWEVER, That the retail licensee of such a premises may, at his or her discretion, promulgate a house rule that no person shall be served nor allowed to consume liquor unless said person is seated.
[ 2012 c 117 § 282; 1969 ex.s. c 112 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.140 - Removing family beer or wine from home for use at wine tastings or competitions—Conditions.

RCW 66.28.140
Removing family beer or wine from home for use at wine tastings or competitions—Conditions.
(1) An adult member of a household may remove family beer or wine from the home subject to the following conditions:
(a) The quantity removed by a producer is limited to a quantity not exceeding twenty gallons;
(b) Family beer or wine is not removed for sale; and
(c) Family beer or wine is removed from the home for private use, including use at organized affairs, exhibitions, or competitions such as homemaker's contests, tastings, or judging.
(2) As used in this section, "family beer or wine" means beer or wine manufactured in the home for private consumption, and not for sale.
[ 2009 c 360 § 2; 1994 c 201 § 6; 1981 c 255 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.150 - Breweries, microbreweries, wineries, distilleries, distributors, certificate of approval holders, and agents authorized to conduct courses of instruction on beer and wine.

RCW 66.28.150
Breweries, microbreweries, wineries, distilleries, distributors, certificate of approval holders, and agents authorized to conduct courses of instruction on beer and wine.
A domestic brewery, microbrewery, domestic winery, distillery, distributor, certificate of approval holder, or its licensed agent may, without charge, instruct licensees and their employees, or conduct courses of instruction for licensees and their employees, including chefs, on the subject of beer, wine, or spirituous liquor, including but not limited to, the history, nature, values, and characteristics of beer, wine, or spirituous liquor, the use of wine lists, and the methods of presenting, serving, storing, and handling beer, wine, or spirituous liquor, and what wines go well with different types of food. The domestic brewery, microbrewery, domestic winery, distillery, distributor, certificate of approval holder, or its licensed agent may furnish beer, wine, or spirituous liquor and such other equipment, materials, and utensils as may be required for use in connection with the instruction or courses of instruction. The instruction or courses of instruction may be given at the premises of the domestic brewery, microbrewery, domestic winery, distillery, or authorized representative holding a certificate of approval, at the premises of a retail licensee, or elsewhere within the state of Washington.
[ 2007 c 217 § 2; 2004 c 160 § 14; 1997 c 39 § 2; 1982 1st ex.s. c 26 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2004 c 160: See note following RCW 66.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.155 - Breweries, microbreweries, wineries, distilleries, distributors, certificate of approval holders, and agents authorized to conduct educational activities on licensed premises of retailer.

RCW 66.28.155
Breweries, microbreweries, wineries, distilleries, distributors, certificate of approval holders, and agents authorized to conduct educational activities on licensed premises of retailer.
A domestic brewery, microbrewery, domestic winery, distillery, distributor, certificate of approval holder, or its licensed agent may conduct educational activities or provide product information to the consumer on the licensed premises of a retailer. Information on the subject of wine, beer, or spirituous liquor, including but not limited to, the history, nature, quality, and characteristics of a wine, beer, or spirituous liquor, methods of harvest, production, storage, handling, and distribution of a wine, beer, or spirituous liquor, and the general development of the wine, beer, and spirituous liquor industry may be provided by a domestic brewery, microbrewery, domestic winery, distillery, distributor, certificate of approval holder, or its licensed agent to the public on the licensed premises of a retailer. The retailer requesting such activity shall attempt to schedule a series of brewery, winery, authorized representative, or distillery and distributor appearances in an effort to equitably represent the industries. Nothing in this section permits a domestic brewery, microbrewery, domestic winery, distillery, distributor, certificate of approval holder, or its licensed agent to receive compensation or financial benefit from the educational activities or product information presented on the licensed premises of a retailer. The promotional value of such educational activities or product information shall not be considered advancement of moneys or of moneys' worth within the meaning of RCW 66.28.305.
[ 2011 c 119 § 210; 2004 c 160 § 15; 1997 c 39 § 3; 1984 c 196 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2004 c 160: See note following RCW 66.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.160 - Promotion of liquor at colleges and universities.

RCW 66.28.160
Promotion of liquor at colleges and universities.
No liquor manufacturer, importer, distributor, retailer, authorized representative holding a certificate of approval, agent thereof, or campus representative of any of the foregoing, may conduct promotional activities for any liquor product on the campus of any college or university nor may any such entities engage in activities that facilitate or promote the consumption of alcoholic beverages by the students of the college or university at which the activity takes place. This section does not prohibit the following:
(1) The sale of alcoholic beverages, by retail licensees on their licensed premises, to persons of legal age and condition to consume alcoholic beverages;
(2) Sponsorship of broadcasting services for events on a college or university campus;
(3) Liquor advertising in campus publications; or
(4) Financial assistance to an activity and acknowledgment of the source of the assistance, if the assistance, activity, and acknowledgment are each approved by the college or university administration.
[ 2004 c 160 § 16; 1985 c 352 § 20.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2004 c 160: See note following RCW 66.04.010.
Severability—1985 c 352: See note following RCW 10.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.170 - Wine or malt beverage manufacturers—Discrimination in price to purchaser for resale prohibited—Price differentials.

RCW 66.28.170
Wine or malt beverage manufacturers—Discrimination in price to purchaser for resale prohibited—Price differentials.
It is unlawful for a manufacturer of spirits, wine, or malt beverages holding a certificate of approval or the manufacturer's authorized representative, a distillery, brewery, or a domestic winery to discriminate in price in selling to any purchaser for resale in the state of Washington. Price differentials for sales of spirits or wine based upon competitive conditions, costs of servicing a purchaser's account, efficiencies in handling goods, or other bona fide business factors, to the extent the differentials are not unlawful under trade regulation laws applicable to goods of all kinds, do not violate this section.
[ 2012 c 2 § 119 (Initiative Measure No. 1183, approved November 8, 2011); 2004 c 160 § 17; 1997 c 321 § 50; 1985 c 226 § 3.]
NOTES:
Finding—Application—Rules—Effective date—Contingent effective date—2012 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1183): See notes following RCW 66.24.620.
Effective date—2004 c 160: See note following RCW 66.04.010.
Effective date—1997 c 321: See note following RCW 66.24.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.185 - Sales of wine and spirits to the employees of licensed wine and spirits distributors.

RCW 66.28.185
Sales of wine and spirits to the employees of licensed wine and spirits distributors.
(1) A person holding a spirits distributor license issued pursuant to RCW 66.24.055 may sell spirits directly to bona fide, full-time employees, subject to the following requirements:
(a) No spirits may be sold under this section unless they are in such condition that they cannot reasonably be sold in the normal course of business, such as, for example, because of damage to the labels on individual bottles;
(b) No spirits may be sold under this section for less than the spirits distributor licensee's cost of acquisition;
(c) All sales of spirits made under this section are subject to the license issuance fee established by RCW 66.24.630(4) and the taxes imposed on a retail sale under RCW 82.08.150;
(d) No spirits may be sold under this section to a person who has been employed by the spirits distributor licensee for less than ninety days at the time of the sale or who is under the age of twenty-one;
(e) No person purchasing spirits under this section may sell such spirits by the drink or otherwise to a third person, or otherwise dispose of all or any part of such spirits in any manner or for any purpose other than personal use; and
(f) No spirits may be sold under this section by a person holding any license other than a spirits distributor license, whether or not the license held by such person permits the sale of spirits to consumers.
(2) A person holding a wine distributor license issued pursuant to RCW  66.24.200 may sell wine directly to bona fide, full-time employees, subject to the following requirements:
(a) No wine may be sold under this section unless it is in such condition that it cannot reasonably be sold in the normal course of business, such as, for example, because of damage to the labels on individual bottles;
(b) No wine may be sold under this section for less than the wine distributor licensee's cost of acquisition;
(c) All sales of wine made under this section are subject to the same taxes that would be applicable if the sale were made to a consumer;
(d) No wine may be sold under this section to a person who has been employed by the wine distributor licensee for less than ninety days at the time of the sale or who is under the age of twenty-one;
(e) No person purchasing wine under this section may sell such wine by the glass or otherwise to a third person, or otherwise dispose of all or any part of such wine in any manner or for any purpose other than personal use; and
(f) No wine may be sold under this section by a person holding any license other than a wine distributor license, whether or not the license held by such person permits the sale of wine to consumers.
[ 2017 c 160 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.190 - Sales of nonliquor food and food ingredients.

RCW 66.28.190
Sales of nonliquor food and food ingredients.
(1) Any other provision of this title notwithstanding, persons licensed under this title to sell liquor for resale may sell at wholesale nonliquor food and food ingredients on thirty-day credit terms to persons licensed as retailers under this title, but complete and separate accounting records must be maintained on all sales of nonliquor food and food ingredients to ensure that such persons are in compliance with this title.
(2) For the purpose of this section, "nonliquor food and food ingredients" includes, without limitation, all food and food ingredients for human consumption as defined in RCW 82.08.0293 as it existed on July 1, 2004.
[ 2012 c 2 § 122 (Initiative Measure No. 1183, approved November 8, 2011); 2011 c 119 § 211; 2003 c 168 § 305; 1997 c 321 § 52; 1988 c 50 § 1.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2011 c 119 § 211 and by 2012 c 2 § 122, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Finding—Application—Rules—Effective date—Contingent effective date—2012 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1183): See notes following RCW 66.24.620.
Effective dates—Part headings not law—2003 c 168: See notes following RCW 82.08.010.
Effective date—1997 c 321: See note following RCW 66.24.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.210 - Keg registration—Requirements of purchaser.

RCW 66.28.210
Keg registration—Requirements of purchaser.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person who purchases the contents of kegs or other containers containing four gallons or more of malt liquor, or purchases or leases the container shall:
(a) Sign a declaration and receipt for the keg or other container or beverage in substantially the form provided in RCW 66.28.220;
(b) Provide one piece of identification pursuant to *RCW 66.16.040;
(c) Be of legal age to purchase, possess, or use malt liquor;
(d) Not allow any person under the age of twenty-one to consume the beverage except as provided by RCW 66.44.270;
(e) Not remove, obliterate, or allow to be removed or obliterated, the identification required under rules adopted by the board;
(f) Not move, keep, or store the keg or its contents, except for transporting to and from the distributor, at any place other than that particular address declared on the receipt and declaration; and
(g) Maintain a copy of the declaration and receipt next to or adjacent to the keg or other container, in no event a distance greater than five feet, and visible without a physical barrier from the keg, during the time that the keg or other container is in the purchaser's possession or control.
(2) A person who purchases the contents of a keg or other container containing four gallons or more of malt liquor from a domestic brewery licensed under RCW 66.24.240 or a microbrewery licensed under RCW 66.24.244, or who purchases or leases a keg or other container that will hold four gallons or more of liquid from such a domestic brewery or microbrewery, is not subject to this section except for the requirements in subsection (1)(c) and (d) of this section.
(3) A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2020 c 230 § 4; 2003 c 53 § 297; 1989 c 271 § 230.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 66.16.040 was repealed by 2012 c 2 § 215 (Initiative Measure No. 1183).
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective dates—1989 c 271: See note following RCW 66.28.200.
Severability—1989 c 271: See note following RCW 9.94A.510.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.220 - Keg registration—Identification of containers—Rules—Fees—Sale in violation of rules unlawful.

RCW 66.28.220
Keg registration—Identification of containers—Rules—Fees—Sale in violation of rules unlawful.
(1) The board shall adopt rules requiring retail licensees to affix appropriate identification on all containers of four gallons or more of malt liquor for the purpose of tracing the purchasers of such containers. The rules may provide for identification to be done on a statewide basis or on the basis of smaller geographical areas. The rules do not apply to sales by domestic breweries and microbreweries of malt liquor of the licensee's own production in kegs or other containers containing four gallons or more of malt liquor, or to sales or leases by domestic breweries and microbreweries of kegs or containers that will hold four or more gallons of liquid.
(2) The board shall develop and make available forms for the declaration and receipt required by RCW 66.28.200. The board may charge spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licensees with an endorsement issued under RCW 66.24.400(4) and grocery store licensees for the costs of providing the forms and that money collected for the forms shall be deposited into the liquor revolving fund for use by the board, without further appropriation, to continue to administer the cost of the keg registration program.
(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, it is unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale kegs or other containers containing four gallons or more of malt liquor to consumers who are not licensed under chapter 66.24 RCW if the kegs or containers are not identified in compliance with rules adopted by the board.
(4) In accordance with *RCW 66.24.200, sales by domestic breweries and microbreweries of malt liquor of the licensee's own production in kegs or other containers containing four gallons or more of malt liquor are not subject to the keg and container identification requirements in this section or the board's rules.
(5) A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2020 c 230 § 5; 2007 c 53 § 3; 2003 c 53 § 298; 1999 c 281 § 7; 1993 c 21 § 3; 1989 c 271 § 231.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The reference to RCW 66.24.200 appears to be erroneous. RCW 66.28.200 was apparently intended.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective dates—1989 c 271: See note following RCW 66.28.200.
Severability—1989 c 271: See note following RCW 9.94A.510.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.230 - Keg registration—Furnishing to minors—Penalties.

RCW 66.28.230
Keg registration—Furnishing to minors—Penalties.
Except as provided in RCW 66.44.270, a person who intentionally furnishes a keg or other container containing four or more gallons of malt liquor to a person under the age of twenty-one years is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 9.92.020.
[ 1999 c 189 § 1; 1989 c 271 § 232.]
NOTES:
Application—1999 c 189: "This act applies to crimes committed on or after July 25, 1999." [ 1999 c 189 § 5.]
Effective dates—1989 c 271: See note following RCW 66.28.200.
Severability—1989 c 271: See note following RCW 9.94A.510.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.240 - Keg registration—State preemption.

RCW 66.28.240
Keg registration—State preemption.
The state of Washington fully occupies and preempts the entire field of keg registration. Cities, towns, and counties or other municipalities may enact only those laws and ordinances relating to keg registration that are consistent with this chapter. Such local ordinances shall have the same or lesser penalties as provided for by state law. Local laws and ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the requirements of state law shall not be enacted and are preempted and repealed, regardless of the nature of the code, charter, or home rule status of the city, town, county, or municipality.
[ 1989 c 271 § 233.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—1989 c 271: See note following RCW 66.28.200.
Severability—1989 c 271: See note following RCW 9.94A.510.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.260 - Beer distributors—Restricted transactions.

RCW 66.28.260
Beer distributors—Restricted transactions.
Licensed beer distributors may not buy or sell beer, for purposes of distribution, at farmers market locations authorized by the board pursuant to chapter 154, Laws of 2003.
[ 2003 c 154 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.270 - Cash payments—Electronic funds transfers.

RCW 66.28.270
Cash payments—Electronic funds transfers.
(1) Nothing in this chapter prohibits the use of checks, credit or debit cards, prepaid accounts, electronic funds transfers, and other similar methods as approved by the board, as cash payments for purposes of this title. Electronic funds transfers must be: (a) Voluntary; (b) conducted pursuant to a prior written agreement of the parties that includes a provision that the purchase be initiated by an irrevocable invoice or sale order before the time of delivery; (c) initiated by the retailer, manufacturer, importer, or distributor no later than the first business day following delivery; and (d) completed as promptly as is reasonably practical, and in no event later than five business days following delivery.
(2) Any person licensed as a distributor of beer, spirits, and/or wine may pass credit card fees on to a purchaser licensed to sell beer, spirits, and/or wine for consumption on the licensed premises, if the decision to use a credit card is entirely voluntary and the credit card fees are set out as a separate line item on the distributor's invoice. Nothing in this section requires the use of a credit card by any licensee. In establishing the fees to be passed on as authorized in this section a distributor must use the same method of determining or calculating such fees for all customers who elect to use a credit card when accepting delivery of beer, spirits and/or wine. The aggregate of all credit card fees passed on to customers by a distributor as authorized under this section during a calendar month, or such longer time as may be established by the board, may not exceed the aggregate of the fees imposed on that distributor by credit card issuers during that same time period.
[ 2017 c 190 § 1; 2009 c 373 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.280 - Finding.

RCW 66.28.280
Finding.
The legislature recognizes that the historical total prohibition on ownership of an interest in one tier by a person with an ownership interest in another tier, as well as the historical restriction on financial incentives and business relationships between tiers, is unduly restrictive. The legislature finds the provisions of RCW 66.28.285 through 66.28.320 appropriate for all varieties of liquor, because they do not impermissibly interfere with protecting the public interest and advancing public safety by preventing the use and consumption of alcohol by minors and other abusive consumption, and promoting the efficient collection of taxes by the state.
[ 2012 c 2 § 124 (Initiative Measure No. 1183, approved November 8, 2011); 2009 c 506 § 1.]
NOTES:
Finding—Application—Rules—Effective date—Contingent effective date—2012 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1183): See notes following RCW 66.24.620.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.290 - Three-tier system—Direct or indirect interests between industry members, affiliates, and retailers.

RCW 66.28.290
Three-tier system—Direct or indirect interests between industry members, affiliates, and retailers.
(1) Notwithstanding any prohibitions and restrictions contained in this title, it shall be lawful for an industry member or affiliate to have a direct or indirect financial interest in another industry member or a retailer, and for a retailer or affiliate to have a direct or indirect financial interest in an industry member unless such interest has resulted or is more likely than not to result in undue influence over the retailer or the industry member or has resulted or is more likely than not to result in an adverse impact on public health and safety. The structure of any such financial interest must be consistent with subsection (2) of this section.
(2) Subject to subsection (1) of this section and except as provided in RCW 66.28.295:
(a) An industry member in whose name a license or certificate of approval has been issued pursuant to this title may wholly own or hold a financial interest in a separate legal entity licensed pursuant to RCW 66.24.320, 66.24.330, 66.24.350, 66.24.360, 66.24.371, 66.24.380, 66.24.395, 66.24.400, 66.24.425, 66.24.452, 66.24.495, 66.24.540, 66.24.550, 66.24.570, 66.24.580, 66.24.590, 66.24.600, and 66.24.610, but may not have such a license issued in its name; and
(b) A retailer in whose name a license has been issued pursuant to this title may wholly own or hold a financial interest in a separate legal entity licensed or holding a certificate of approval pursuant to RCW 66.24.140, 66.24.170, 66.24.206, 66.24.240, 66.24.244, 66.24.270(2), 66.24.200, or 66.24.250, but may not have such a license or certificate of approval issued in its name; and
(c) A supplier in whose name a license or certificate of approval has been issued pursuant to this title may wholly own or hold a financial interest in a separate legal entity licensed as a distributor or importer under this title, but such supplier may not have a license as a distributor or importer issued in its own name; and
(d) A distributor or importer in whose name a license has been issued pursuant to this title may wholly own or hold a financial interest in a separate legal entity licensed or holding a certificate of approval as a supplier under this title, but such distributor or importer may not have a license or certificate of approval as a supplier issued in its own name.
[ 2011 c 325 § 6; 2011 c 119 § 202; 2009 c 506 § 3.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2011 c 119 § 202 and by 2011 c 325 § 6, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.300 - Three-tier system—Undue influence—Determination by board.

RCW 66.28.300
Three-tier system—Undue influence—Determination by board.
Any industry member or retailer or any other person seeking a determination by the board as to whether a proposed or existing financial interest has resulted or is more likely than not to result in undue influence or has resulted or is more likely than not to result in an adverse impact on public health and safety may file a complaint or request for determination with the board. Upon receipt of a request or complaint the board may conduct such investigation as it deems appropriate in the circumstances. If the investigation reveals the financial interest has resulted or is more likely than not to result in undue influence or has resulted or is more likely than not to result in an adverse impact on public health and safety the board may issue an administrative violation notice or a notice of intent to deny the license to the industry member, to the retailer, or both. If the financial interest was acquired through a transaction that has already been consummated when the board issues its administrative violation notice, the board shall have the authority to require that the transaction be rescinded or otherwise undone. The recipient of the administrative notice of violation or notice of intent to deny the license may request a hearing under chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 2009 c 506 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.305 - Three-tier system—Money advances—Prohibition.

RCW 66.28.305
Three-tier system—Money advances—Prohibition.
Except as provided in RCW 66.28.310, no industry member shall advance and no retailer shall receive moneys or moneys' worth under an agreement written or unwritten or by means of any other business practice or arrangement.
[ 2009 c 506 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.315 - Three-tier system—Recordkeeping.

RCW 66.28.315
Three-tier system—Recordkeeping.
All industry members and retailers shall keep and maintain the following records on their premises for a three-year period:
(1) Records of all items, services, and moneys' worth furnished to and received by a retailer and of all items, services, and moneys' worth provided to a retailer and purchased by a retailer at fair market value; and
(2) Records of all industry member financial ownership or interests in a retailer and of all retailer financial ownership interests in an industry member.
[ 2009 c 506 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.320 - Three-tier system—Rule adoption.

RCW 66.28.320
Three-tier system—Rule adoption.
The board shall adopt rules as are deemed necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 2009 c 506 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.330 - Spirits sales—Foreign wine—Distilled spirits.

RCW 66.28.330
Spirits sales—Foreign wine—Distilled spirits.
(1) No price for spirits sold in the state by a distributor or other licensee acting as a distributor pursuant to this title may be below acquisition cost unless the item sold below acquisition cost has been stocked by the seller for a period of at least six months. The seller may not restock the item for a period of one year following the first effective date of such below cost price.
(2) Spirits sold to retailers for resale for consumption on or off the licensed premises may be delivered to the retailer's licensed premises, to a location specified by the retailer and approved for deliveries by the board, or to a carrier engaged by either party to the transaction.
(3) In selling spirits to another retailer, to the extent consistent with the purposes of chapter 2, Laws of 2012, a spirits retail licensee must comply with all provisions of and regulations under this title applicable to wholesale distributors selling spirits to retailers.
(4) A distiller holding a license or certificate of compliance as a distiller under this title may act as distributor in the state of spirits of its own production or of foreign-produced spirits it is entitled to import. The distiller must, to the extent consistent with the purposes of chapter 2, Laws of 2012, comply with all provisions of and regulations under this title applicable to wholesale distributors selling spirits to retailers.
(5) With respect to any alleged violation of this title by sale of spirits at a discounted price, all defenses under applicable trade regulation laws are available, including without limitation good faith meeting of a competitor's lawful price and absence of harm to competition.
(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no licensee may import, purchase, distribute, or accept delivery of any wine that is produced outside of the United States or any distilled spirits without the written consent of the brand owner or its authorized agent.
[ 2012 c 2 § 120 (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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.340 - Retailer of wine or spirits—Wine or spirits delivery, warehouse, and distribution.

RCW 66.28.340
Retailer of wine or spirits—Wine or spirits delivery, warehouse, and distribution.
(1) A retailer authorized to sell wine may accept delivery of wine at its licensed premises or at one or more warehouse facilities registered with the board, which facilities may also warehouse and distribute nonliquor items, and from which it may deliver to its own licensed premises and, pursuant to sales permitted by this title, to other licensed retailers, to other registered facilities, or to lawful purchasers outside the state; such facilities may be registered and utilized by associations, cooperatives, or comparable groups of retailers including at least one retailer licensed to sell wine. A restaurant retailer authorized to sell spirits may accept delivery of spirits at its licensed premises or at one or more warehouse facilities registered with the board, which facilities may also warehouse and distribute nonliquor items, from which it may deliver to its own licensed premises and, pursuant to sales permitted by this title, to other licensed retailers, to other registered facilities, or to lawful purchasers outside the state; such facilities may be registered and utilized by associations, cooperatives, or comparable groups of retailers including at least one restaurant retailer licensed to sell spirits. Nothing in this section authorizes sales of spirits or wine by a retailer holding only an on-sale privilege to another retailer.
(2) A retailer authorized to sell both wine and spirits for consumption off the licensed premises may accept delivery of wine and spirits at its licensed premises, at another licensed premises as designated by the retailer, or at one or more warehouse facilities registered with the board, which facilities may also warehouse and distribute nonliquor items, and from which it may deliver to its own licensed premises and, pursuant to sales permitted by this title, to other licensed retailers, to other registered facilities, or to lawful purchasers outside the state. Such warehouse facilities may be registered and utilized by associations, cooperatives, or comparable groups of retailers including at least one retailer licensed to sell both spirits and wine. For purposes of negotiating volume discounts, a group of individual retailers authorized to sell both wine and spirits for consumption off the licensed premises may accept delivery of wine and spirits at a single location, which may be their individual licensed premises or at any one of the individual licensee's premises, or at a warehouse facility registered with the board.
[ 2016 c 190 § 2; 2012 c 2 § 123 (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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.360 - Cider sales—Container brought by purchaser.

RCW 66.28.360
Cider sales—Container brought by purchaser.
(1) Licensees holding either a license that permits or a license with an endorsement that permits the sale of beer to a purchaser in a container supplied by the licensee or a sanitary container brought to the premises by the purchaser and filled at the tap at the time of sale may similarly sell cider and mead to a purchaser in such a container, subject to subsection (2) of this section. Nothing in this section relieves a licensee from complying with federal law.
(2) Any mead sold pursuant to this section must have an alcohol content equal to or less than fourteen percent alcohol by volume.
(3) For purposes of this section, "cider" has the same meaning as in RCW 66.24.210(6) and "mead" has the same meaning as in RCW 66.24.215.
[ 2017 c 8 § 2; 2014 c 54 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control › Chapter 66.28 - Miscellaneous Regulatory Provisions. › 66.28.370 - Failure to submit required reports or payment for license issuance—Penalty.

RCW 66.28.370
Failure to submit required reports or payment for license issuance—Penalty.
If a licensee subject to the license issuance fee requirements of RCW 66.24.630(4) fails to submit its quarterly reports or payment to the board, the board may assess a penalty at a rate no higher than one percent per month on the balance of the unpaid license issuance fee.
[ 2015 c 186 § 2.]