Bill > HB1701

This bill amends existing Washington state law to allow multiple liquor licensees to operate their licensed premises within a single facility, even if that facility is owned and leased out by another liquor licensee or a private individual. This means that a larger building or complex could house several different businesses, each holding their own liquor license, without the owner of the overall facility necessarily holding a liquor license themselves. The bill clarifies that the owner of the facility can be one of the licensees, or they can lease space to other licensees or businesses. It also allows a licensee to lease out their kitchen to another person, provided that person has all the necessary permits and licenses. The bill emphasizes that these arrangements should not impact a licensee's ownership and control of their specific licensed premises and that each business must operate from its own designated space, with specific exceptions for leased kitchen use. Importantly, this change does not authorize any licensee to engage in activities beyond what their current license permits, nor does it allow someone without a liquor license to sell alcohol.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1701&Year=2025&Initiative=false