Washington Administrative Code

WAC 314-02-087(1) A spirits, 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 spirits, beer, strong beer, and wine, at retail…

(1) Per RCW 66.24.495, this license allows a bona fide nonprofit organization to sell beer, wine, and spirits by the individual serving in conjunction with artistic or cultural exhibitions or performances.(2) The nonprofit organization must be organized and operated for the purpo…

(1) Per RCW 66.24.632, a combination spirits, beer, and wine license is a retail license that allows a licensee to sell beer and wine, including strong beer, at retail in bottles, cans, and original containers for off-premises consumption, and to:(a) Sell spirits in original cont…

(1) Per RCW 66.24.360, a grocery store license allows a licensee to sell beer and/or wine for off-premises consumption.(2) The annual fee for this license is $550.(3) In order to obtain and maintain a grocery store license, the premises must be stocked with an inventory of at lea…

(1) To be issued a beer and wine tasting endorsement, the licensee must meet the following criteria:(a) The licensee operates a fully enclosed retail area encompassing at least ten thousand square feet. The board may issue the endorsement to a licensee with a retail area with les…

(1) A wine retailer reseller endorsement is issued to the holder of a grocery store liquor license, the holder of a beer and/or wine specialty shop license, or the holder of a combination spirits, beer, and wine license to allow the sale of wine at retail to on-premises liquor li…

(1) Each retail liquor licensee having a warehouse facility where they intend to receive wine and/or spirits must register their warehouse facility with the board and include the following information:(a) Documentation that shows the licensee has a right to the warehouse property…

(1) Per RCW 66.24.371, a beer and/or wine specialty store license allows a licensee to sell beer and/or wine for off-premises consumption.(2) The annual fee for this license is $150.(3) Qualifications for license - To obtain and maintain a beer and/or wine specialty store license…

(1) The holder of a spirits retailer license is allowed to:(a) Sell spirits in original containers to consumers for off-premises consumption;(b) Sell spirits in original containers to permit holders (see chapter 66.20 RCW);(c) Sell spirits in original containers to on-premises li…

(1) The requirements for a spirits retail license are as follows:(a) Submit a signed acknowledgment form indicating the square footage of the premises. The premises must be at least ten thousand square feet of fully enclosed retail space within a single structure, including store…

(1) "Trade area" as used in RCW 66.24.630 means an area where there is no spirits retail license within a 20-mile travel distance at the time of license application. (2) For a spirits retail license application where the proposed premises is less than 10,000 square feet of fully …

(1) What is the purpose of this chapter? The purpose of this section is to establish standards and procedures for a responsible vendor program for spirits retail and beer and wine retail licensees selling alcohol for off-premises consumption.(2) What is the responsible vendor pro…

(1) The program promotes retail licensees selling beer and wine for off-premises consumption taking positive steps to ensure alcohol is sold responsibly. The program is provided free and licensees may join the program voluntarily. Retail licensees selling beer and wine for off-pr…

(1) A spirits retailer must submit quarterly reports and payments to the board.The required reports must be:(a) On a form furnished by the board;(b) Filed every quarter, including quarters with no activity or payment due;(c) Submitted, with payment due, to the board on or before …

(1) Per RCW 66.24.550, a beer and/or wine gift delivery license allows a business that is primarily engaged in the retail sale of gifts or flowers to deliver beer and/or wine in bottles or original packages. The beer or wine must be delivered in conjunction with the gifts or flow…

(1) A caterer's license allows the licensee to sell spirits, beer, and wine by the individual serving for consumption on the premises at a catered event location.(2) The catered event location must be owned, leased, or operated by:(a) The holder of the caterer's license; or(b) Th…

(1) A senior center license can only be issued to a nonprofit organization whose primary service is providing recreational and social activities for seniors on the licensed premises.(2) The senior center license permits the sale of spirits by the individual glass, including mixed…

Consistent with RCW 66.28.200 and 66.28.210:(1)(a) Any licensee, except for a domestic brewery or microbrewery selling beer of its own production as provided in subsection (3) of this section, who sells beer for off-premises consumption in kegs or other containers holding four or…

(1) The board will provide keg registration forms free of charge to licensees who hold (a) a beer and/or wine restaurant license in combination with an off-premises beer and/or wine endorsement; (b) a tavern license in combination with an off-premises beer and/or wine endorsement…

A grocery store or beer and wine specialty shop licensee may accept orders for beer or wine from, and deliver beer or wine to, customers.(1) Resale. Liquor shall not be for resale.(2) Stock location. Liquor must come directly from a licensed retail location.(3) How to place an or…

A spirit retail licensee may accept orders for spirits from, and deliver spirits to, customers.(1) Resale. Spirits shall not be for resale.(2) Stock location. Spirits must come directly from a licensed retail location.(3) How to place an order. Spirits may be ordered in person at…

An on-premises beer and/or wine licensee may accept orders for beer or wine from, and deliver beer or wine to, customers.(1) Resale. Beer and wine shall not be for resale.(2) Stock location. Beer and wine must come directly from a licensed on-premises retail location.(3) How to p…

A beer and/or wine gift delivery licensee may accept orders for beer or wine from, and deliver beer or wine to, customers.(1) Resale. Liquor shall not be for resale.(2) Stock location. Liquor must come directly from a licensed retail location.(3) How to place an order. Liquor may…

(1) A spirits, beer, and wine restaurant or a beer and/or wine restaurant may provide entertainment with limited physical participation by patrons in the dedicated dining area of their licensed premises. Examples of this form of permitted entertainment include text messaging to m…

(1) Axe throwing combined with alcohol consumption is considered a high-risk activity. Licensees should follow industry best practices for safe axe throwing participation. A liquor licensee must receive approval from the board's licensing division prior to providing axe throwing …

Liquor licensees must notify their local enforcement office in writing at least five days prior to conducting the following activities unless the licensee has received an exception from their enforcement officer:(1) Live boxing or wrestling;(2) Contests or games where patrons are…

(1) A licensee must request approval from the board's licensing division for ongoing outside alcohol service or extended indoor alcohol service. Any language in this rule referring to outdoor alcohol service applies also to extended indoor alcohol service.(2) Outdoor alcohol serv…

(1) Definitions:(a) "Alcohol service area" means an area in which liquor may be sold, served, and consumed as authorized under Title 66 RCW and rules of the board.(b) "Licensee" means one or more of the following, as licensed under Titles 66 RCW and 314 WAC:(i) Beer and wine rest…

(1) Definitions:(a) "Alcohol service area" means an area in which liquor may be sold, served, and consumed as authorized under Title 66 RCW and rules of the board.(b) "Campus operator" means the person who has primary responsibility for making managerial or executive decisions re…

(1) Definitions:(a) "Alcohol service area" means an area in which liquor may be sold, served, and consumed as authorized under Title 66 RCW and rules of the board.(b) "Fan zone" means a city, town, county, or port authority that has been designated as a fan zone or host city from…

(1) Definition:"Alcohol service area" means an area in which liquor may be sold, served, and consumed as authorized under Title 66 RCW and rules of the board.(2)(a) Consistent with WAC 314-03-211, civic campus authorization, a joint operating plan must be submitted to the board b…

(1) Consistent with RCW 66.24.820, a city, town, county, or port authority that has been approved by the board for expanded alcohol service consistent with WAC 314-03-210, 314-03-211, or 314-03-212, shall conduct a public engagement review by September 1, 2026, consistent with th…

(1) Definitions:(a) "Alcohol service area" means an area in which liquor may be sold, served, and consumed as authorized under Title 66 RCW and rules of the board.(b) "Nonlicensee" means a business does not have an active license or permit issued by the board.(2)(a) Pursuant to R…

The following changes to a licensed premises require approval from the board's licensing division:(1) Any alteration that affects the size of a premises' customer service area.(a) The licensee must submit two sets of floor plans showing the changes.(b) The board's licensing divis…

(1) Grocery stores that have the appropriate liquor licenses may provide curbside service to customers who order groceries online and pick them up in designated pickup areas outside of the grocery store. Curbside service in a designated pickup area must be administered pursuant t…

(1) An endorsement for the sale of manufacturer sealed alcohol products is available through takeout as set forth in RCW 66.24.710. There is no fee for a licensee to apply for and obtain this endorsement.(2)(a)(i) An endorsement to sell manufacturer sealed alcohol products at ret…

(1) An endorsement is available for the sale of premixed cocktails, wine by the glass, premixed wine and spirits cocktails, or premixed wine drinks through takeout as set forth in RCW 66.24.710. There is no fee for a licensee to apply for and obtain this endorsement.(2) As set fo…

(1)(a) An endorsement is available for the sale of growlers through takeout as set forth in RCW 66.24.710. There is no fee for a licensee to apply for and obtain this endorsement.(b) This endorsement is separate from the endorsements in WAC 314-03-500 and 314-03-505 that authoriz…

(1) Consistent with RCW 66.24.380, a special occasion license allows a nonprofit organization to sell, at a specified date, time, and place:(a) Spirits, beer, and wine by the individual serving and wine by the bottle for on-premises consumption, except that wine by the bottle or …

(1) Special occasion applications should:(a) Be submitted at least 45 days prior to an event where no minors will attend;(b) Be submitted with an application addendum at least 60 days prior to an event where the applicant requests minors in attendance and for events for civic cam…

(1) The special occasion license must be posted at each alcohol service area at the event.(2) Consistent with RCW 66.28.070, all spirits, beer, and wine purchased for the event by the special occasion licensee may only be purchased in the manufacturer's approved container or pack…

(1) Special occasion licensees and industry members must comply with RCW 66.28.285 through 66.28.310, regarding the three-tier system, direct and indirect interests between industry members and retailers, undue influence, exclusive agreements, and money advances.(2) Manufacturers…

RCW 66.24.010 states the board will only issue licenses and permits to applicants and locations that meet certain qualifications. The purpose of this chapter is to outline the qualifications and steps necessary to receive and maintain a liquor license or permit.[Statutory Authori…

Following are definitions for the purpose of this title. Other definitions are in WAC 314-01-005 and RCW 66.08.010.(1) "Applicant" or "liquor license applicant" means any person or business entity who is considered by the board as a true party of interest in a liquor license or p…

(1) A person or entity must meet required qualifications to receive a liquor license, and must continue to meet the qualifications in order to maintain the license.(2) A liquor license may be approved at a personal residence under the following conditions:(a) The proposed license…

Each liquor license application is unique and investigated individually. The board may inquire and request documents regarding all matters in connection with the liquor license application. Following is a general outline of the liquor license application process.(1) Per RCW 66.24…

Per RCW 66.24.010(1), a liquor license must be issued in the name(s) of the true party(ies) of interest.(1) True parties of interest - For purposes of this title, "true party of interest" means:True party of interestPersons to be qualifiedSole proprietorshipSole proprietor and sp…

(1) When the board processes a criminal history check on a true party of interest, it uses a point system to determine if the person qualifies for a license. The board will not normally issue a liquor license to an applicant who has accumulated eight or more points as indicated b…

(1) The board will conduct an investigation of all applicants' liquor law or rule administrative violation history. The board will not normally issue a liquor license to a person, or to an entity with a true party of interest, who has the following administrative violation notice…

Applicants may request a temporary retail liquor license in addition to an annual license for the same business. If granted, the temporary license allows the applicant to operate for a period of up to one hundred twenty days while the annual license application is being processed…