The bill proposes significant amendments to Washington State's liquor licensing laws, primarily focusing on increasing various fees associated with licenses, permits, and endorsements for the sale and consumption of alcohol. Key changes include raising the fee for special permits issued to distilleries, wineries, and breweries from $10 to $15 per event, increasing the fee for selling a private collection of wine or spirits from $25 to $37.50, and adjusting the annual fees for various licenses, such as the combination spirits, beer, and wine license from $316 to $474. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for tasting events, allowing domestic wineries to serve samples and sell products at farmers markets under specific conditions, while also clarifying the operational requirements for microbreweries and other establishments.

Furthermore, the bill establishes new conditions for various licenses, including a caterer's endorsement that allows the removal of liquor for events, and modifies existing fees for licenses related to theaters, VIP airport lounges, and other venues. It emphasizes compliance with regulations, particularly regarding the sale of alcohol to minors and the management of inventory. The bill also mandates that a portion of the funds from the liquor revolving fund be allocated for specific purposes, including support for the state toxicology program and research on alcoholism and drug abuse. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline the licensing process, enhance regulatory oversight, and ensure that fees reflect the administrative costs associated with maintaining the alcohol regulatory framework in the state.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 66.20.010, 66.20.400, 66.24.015, 66.24.035, 66.24.055, 66.24.140, 66.24.146, 66.24.150, 66.24.160, 66.24.165, 66.24.170, 66.24.380, 66.24.185, 66.24.200, 66.24.203, 66.24.240, 66.24.244, 66.24.250, 66.24.261, 66.24.310, 66.24.320, 66.24.330, 66.24.350, 66.24.354, 66.24.360, 66.24.630, 66.24.420, 66.24.425, 66.24.450, 66.24.452, 66.24.495, 66.24.520, 66.24.530, 66.24.540, 66.24.550, 66.24.570, 66.24.580, 66.24.590, 66.24.410, 66.24.610, 66.24.650, 66.24.655, 66.24.690, 66.24.695
Substitute Bill: 66.20.010, 66.20.400, 66.24.015, 66.24.035, 66.24.055, 66.24.140, 66.24.146, 66.24.150, 66.24.160, 66.24.165, 66.24.170, 66.24.380, 66.24.185, 66.24.200, 66.24.203, 66.24.240, 66.24.244, 66.24.250, 66.24.261, 66.24.310, 66.24.320, 66.24.330, 66.24.350, 66.24.354, 66.24.360, 66.24.630, 66.24.420, 66.24.425, 66.24.450, 66.24.452, 66.24.495, 66.24.520, 66.24.530, 66.24.540, 66.24.550, 66.24.570, 66.24.580, 66.24.590, 66.24.410, 66.24.610, 66.24.650, 66.24.655, 66.24.690, 66.24.695, 66.08.180