Washington Administrative Code

(1) What are the criteria for establishing collegiate license plates? Application for license plate series from an institution of higher education under RCW 46.18.225 may be submitted to the department through the process established in RCW 46.18.100 and 46.18.110. In addition th…

(1) What is a special license plate series? For the purpose of this rule a special license plate series is one license plate design with a range of numbers and letter combinations to be determined by the department.(2) What is required for an organization to apply to create a new…

The department will cancel any license registration issued to a motor carrier who provided invalid or fraudulent DOT number information to register a commercial motor vehicle as required in RCW 46.16.615.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. WSR 09-09-109, § 308-96A-570, filed 4/2…

WAC 308-96B-010For the purposes of determining eligibility under chapter 46.19 RCW, for special parking privileges for individuals with disabilities, the following definitions apply:(1) "Identification card" means the identification card bearing the name and date of birth of the …

WAC 308-96B-020(1) Qualifications. Special parking privileges are available to Washington residents and members of the armed forces stationed in Washington. The applicant must have a qualifying disability as defined in RCW 46.19.010(1). Only qualified health care practitioners as…

(1) When can a qualifying organization use disabled parking license plate or parking placard? Qualifying organizations may only use a disabled parking license plate or parking placard when transporting any person who meets the criteria under chapter 46.19 RCW.(2) How does a quali…

"Motor carrier" means an entity engaged in the transportation of goods or persons. The term includes a for-hire motor carrier, private motor carrier, contract motor carrier, or exempt motor carrier.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.16.160. WSR 06-06-087, § 308-97-011, filed 3/1/06, ef…

How is a trip permit displayed?The vehicle display copy of the trip permit must be displayed as indicated below. Locations for display are indicated in relation to the vehicle driver when seated in the vehicle.(1) Passenger cars, neighborhood electric vehicles (NEV), small trucks…

(1) Who can sell vehicle trip permits?Government agencies and nongovernmental organizations, including:(a) Department of transportation;(b) Department of licensing;(c) County auditors;(d) Vehicle licensing offices; and(e) Private businesses approved by the department of licensing…

(1) What is a resident? For the purposes of this section, a resident is a natural person who lives or shows intent to live in this state on more than a temporary or transient basis.You will be presumed a resident if you meet one of the following:(a) You are a registered voter in …

May a vehicle properly licensed or registered in another jurisdiction be operated in Washington without further registration requirements? Yes, as provided in RCW 46.85.060 and 46.85.080 the following conditions and restrictions apply:(1) Nonresident students: The student must be…

Is there vehicle license reciprocity for rental or leased vehicles? Yes, unless there is an agreement or arrangement to the contrary. The classes of vehicles and circumstances indicated below are eligible for reciprocity:(1) Passenger cars and motor homes currently and properly r…

The following definitions apply to Title 314 WAC. Additional definitions are in RCW 66.04.010.(1) "Licensed premises" or "premises" means all areas of a premises under the legal control of the licensee and available to or used by customers and/or employees in the conduct of busin…

Chapter 314-02 WAC outlines the qualifications for the following liquor licenses:(1) Spirits, beer, and wine restaurants;(2) Nightclubs;(3) Spirits, beer, and wine restaurant restricted;(4) Hotels;(5) Spirits, beer, and wine theater;(6) Beer and wine theater;(7) VIP airport loung…

The definitions in this section apply throughout this title unless the context clearly requires otherwise. Additional definitions can be found in RCW 66.04.010.(1) "Adjacent" means having a common endpoint or border where the extension of the property lines of the licensed premis…

Allowed in areas where minors are permitted?Area where alcoholic beverages are prepared.A food counter is a table or counter set up for the primary purpose of food service to customers who sit or stand at the counter. Any alcohol served is incidental to food service. Alcoholic be…

(1) Per RCW 66.24.400, this license allows a restaurant to:(a) Serve spirits by the individual glass or soju by the bottle for on-premises consumption.(i) Soju served by the bottle may only be served in restaurants holding a soju endorsement and must be served under the provision…

(1) Per RCW 66.24.420, the annual fee for a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant license is graduated, as follows:Amount of customer service area dedicated to diningAnnual fee100%$1,40050 - 99%$2,200Less than 50%$2,700(2) In order for an area to qualify as a dedicated dining area i…

(1) The liquor and cannabis board has the responsibility to classify what licensed premises or what portions of the licensed premises are off-limits to minors per RCW 66.44.310(2). Minors may not purchase, possess, or consume liquor, and may not enter any areas that are classifie…

(1) A spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licensee at a cinema with a dinner theater venue must meet the following requirements:(a) Food service requirements under WAC 314-02-035; and(b) Lighting requirements under WAC 314-11-055.(2) Alcohol sales and service may not be provided f…

A spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licensee may exclude minors from the entire premises at all times as approved by the board. (1) To exclude minors from the entire licensed premises at all times the applicant or licensee must:(a) Indicate during the liquor license application …

Spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licensees who exclude minors from the entire premises at all times are only required to place demarcations described in WAC 314-02-025 around dedicated dining areas for the purpose of paying the lower annual license fee (fifty percent to ninety-…

(1) Except as provided under subsection (10) of this section, a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licensee must serve at least four complete meals. Establishments shall be maintained in a substantial manner as a place for preparing, cooking, and serving of complete meals. "Compl…

(1) This license allows a nightclub as defined in RCW 66.04.010(28) to:(a) Sell and serve spirituous liquor by the individual drink for on-premises consumption;(b) Sell and serve beer by the open bottle, can, or by tap for on-premises consumption; and(c) Sell and serve wine for o…

(1) The liquor and cannabis board has the responsibility to classify what licensed premises or what portions of a licensed premises are off limits to minors.(a) Any areas in the licensed premises where alcohol is sold, served, or consumed is classified as off-limits to minors (RC…

A spirits, beer, and wine nightclub licensee may exclude minors from the premises at all times.(1) To exclude minors from the entire licensed premises at all times, the applicant must:(a) Indicate during the liquor license application process that they do not wish to have minors …

(1) Local government may petition the board to request further restrictions be imposed on a spirits, beer, and wine nightclub license in the interest of public safety. Public safety does not include items such as noise ordinances and trash pickup.(a) The local authority must requ…

(1) Per RCW 66.24.590, this license allows a hotel to:(a) Serve spirits by the individual serving for consumption on the licensed premises;(b) Serve beer, including strong beer, and wine for consumption on the licensed premises;(c) Sell at retail, from locked honor bars, in indiv…

(1) A hotel licensee must have the ability to serve at least four complete meals to hotel guests or any other patron of the hotel who is offered alcohol service for on-premise consumption at a food outlet on the hotel premises. Food outlets include room service, banquets, bars/lo…

(1) If an area of the hotel premises is used primarily for alcohol service on a continuing basis, the area must be designated by the licensee as restricted to access by minors.(2) The board may restrict alcohol service in areas of the hotel premises where:(a) The designated area …

(1)(a) If any facilities within the hotel premises used for alcoholic beverage service and the preparation, cooking, and serving of food are operated under contract or joint venture agreement with a business separate from the hotel business, the operator may hold a license separa…

Per RCW 66.24.590, a licensee may:(1) Remove from the hotel licensee's liquor stocks at the licensed premises, liquor to be sold and served at an event on a specified date at a specified location not currently licensed by the board. If the event is open to the public, it must be …

(1) Per RCW 66.24.590, a licensee or its manager may furnish spirits, beer, or wine to the licensee's employees who are 21 years of age or older, free of charge, as a necessary part of instruction and training on spirits, beer, and wine.(2) The licensee must use spirits, beer, an…

(1) Spirits, beer and wine restaurant restricted licensees shall govern their operations in selling liquor in accordance with the regulations set forth in Title 66 RCW. Such licensees may sell liquor in accordance with these regulations, only to members, invited guests, and holde…

(1) Per RCW 66.24.610, a VIP airport lounge liquor license allows a VIP airport lounge licensee to sell or provide spirits, wine, and beer for on-premises consumption as a retail licensed premises.(a) A VIP airport lounge is a retail establishment in an international airport, bey…

(1) RCW 66.24.010 states the board will only issue licenses and permits to applicants and locations that meet certain qualifications. Please see chapter 314-07 WAC for liquor license qualifications and application process.(2) An applicant for a VIP airport lounge license must inc…

(1) Per RCW 66.24.320 and 66.24.354, this license allows a restaurant to:PrivilegeAnnual fee(a) Serve beer by the bottle or can or by tap for on-premises consumption.$300(b) Serve wine or sake for on-premises consumption (see RCW 66.24.320 regarding patrons removing recorked or r…

(1) A beer and wine restaurant licensee at a cinema with a dinner theater venue must meet the following requirements:(a) Food service requirements under WAC 314-02-045; and(b) Lighting requirements under WAC 314-11-055;(2) Alcohol sales and service may not be provided from the co…

(1) To exclude minors from the dining area during a portion of the day or week or on a one-time-only basis, the applicant or licensee must request permission from the board (see WAC 314-02-130(1)).(2) See WAC 314-11-060(1) regarding requirements for "minors prohibited" signage.[S…

(1) What is the purpose of the rules governing the use of alcohol in sports/entertainment facilities?(a) In RCW 66.24.570, the legislature established a spirits, beer, and wine license for arenas, coliseums, stadiums, or other facilities where sporting, entertainment, and special…

(1) Premises - Buildings, parking lots, and any open areas that are adjacent to and owned, leased, or managed by the licensee and under the licensee's control.(2) Event categories - Types of events that the licensee expects to hold on the premises:(a) Professional sporting event …

(1) What requirements govern the submission of operating plans?(a) To receive a license, a sports/entertainment facility must submit an operating plan for board approval.(b) Once approved, the plan remains in effect until the licensee requests a change or the board determines tha…

(1) The board will inspect sports/entertainment facilities and issue violation notices for:(a) Infractions of all liquor laws and rules, particularly with regard to persons who appear intoxicated or who are under twenty-one years of age; and(b) Any significant deviation from the …

(1) A spirits, beer, and wine restaurant, a beer and/or wine restaurant, and a tavern applicant or licensee may apply for a caterer's endorsement, in order to extend the on-premises license privilege to allow the sale and service of liquor at locations other than liquor licensed …

A spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licensee with a caterer's endorsement, a beer and/or wine restaurant licensee with a caterer's endorsement, or a tavern licensee with a caterer's endorsement, may store its alcohol at locations described in RCW 66.24.320, 66.24.330, and 66.24.…

WAC 314-02-065(1) Per RCW 66.24.350, a snack bar license allows a licensee to serve beer by the opened bottle or can, wine by the glass, or both for on-premises consumption only.(2) Snack bar licensees must have snack food, as defined in WAC 314-02-010, available whenever beer or…

(1) Per RCW 66.24.330 and 66.24.354, this license allows a tavern to:PrivilegeAnnual fee(a) Serve beer by the bottle or can or by tap for on-premises consumption.$300(b) Serve wine for on-premises consumption.$300(c) Sell beer and/or wine in the original, unopened containers for …

(1) Per RCW 66.24.540, a motel license allows a motel to:(a) Sell liquor in locked honor bars in no more than one-half of its guest rooms, provided that:(i) Rooms are rented to guests, at a minimum, on a daily rental basis; and(ii) Each honor bar also contains snack food; and(b) …

For the purposes of this chapter, an "honor bar" is a cabinet, box, cooler, or refrigerator in a guest room that can be opened only with a key, combination, magnetic card, or similar device. The following requirements apply to the use of an honor bar:(1) The licensee must require…

(1) A beer and wine theater is a place of business where motion pictures or other primarily nonparticipatory entertainment or events are shown. The holder of a beer and wine theater license is allowed to sell beer, strong beer, and wine, at retail, for consumption on the licensed…