The bill proposes significant increases in various licensing fees associated with the sale and consumption of alcohol in Washington State. Key amendments include raising the fee for special permits issued to distilleries, wineries, and breweries from $10 to $15 per event, and increasing the fee for selling a private collection of wine or spirits from $25 to $37.50. Other notable fee adjustments include the annual fee for a day spa permit rising from $125 to $187.50, and the annual fee for a combination spirits, beer, and wine license increasing from $316 to $474. The bill also introduces new provisions for tasting events, allowing domestic wineries to sell their products at farmers markets under specific conditions, and establishes a responsible vendor program to help licensees avoid doubled penalties for violations.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws regarding the licensing and operation of various alcohol-related businesses, including distillers, spirits distributors, and microbreweries. It clarifies the conditions under which these licensees can operate, such as the limitations on the sale of products from other distilleries and the age restrictions for patrons in tasting rooms. The bill also introduces a caterer's endorsement, allowing licensees to remove liquor from their premises for events, and establishes a senior center license for nonprofit organizations. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the licensing process, enhance regulatory compliance, and generate additional revenue for alcohol-related programs and services.

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