The bill amends Washington state liquor licensing laws to permit multiple liquor licensees to operate within a single facility, even if that facility is owned or leased by another licensee or individual. It introduces provisions that allow applicants to be licensed for premises that include separate areas occupied by other licensees, ensuring that the facility owner can also be a licensee without affecting the ownership and control of their licensed premises. Additionally, the bill mandates that the liquor control board may require lease agreements and contracts to verify that each licensee maintains ownership and control over their respective areas.

Moreover, the bill updates regulations for breweries, wineries, and distilleries, allowing them to sell beer and wine at retail both on-site and at off-site locations, while also clarifying that microbreweries can hold restaurant licenses. It expands exemptions from public disclosure for sensitive financial and proprietary information related to liquor and cannabis licenses, including protections for agreements between licensees and the liquor and cannabis board. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the licensing process while ensuring compliance with existing laws and safeguarding confidential business information.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 66.24.010, 66.28.295, 42.56.270