Bill > HB1807

This bill modifies existing Washington state law regarding catering licenses for alcohol service, expanding the types of events where such licenses can be used. Previously, catered events with alcohol were restricted to those sponsored by specific types of organizations, but the bill now allows events to be open to the public or limited to invited guests, and broadens the potential sponsors to include corporations, businesses, and both for-profit and nonprofit entities. The bill maintains the requirement that licensees must serve food and specifies licensing fees, with a provision that waived certain license fees during the 12-month period following February 28, 2021, with exceptions for licensees who violated COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. The bill also requires caterers to notify the board about events where alcohol will be served, provides guidelines for alcohol storage, prohibits catering at locations already licensed to sell liquor, and holds the license holder responsible for all alcohol sales, service, and consumption at catered events. The modifications aim to provide more flexibility for catering businesses while maintaining regulatory oversight of alcohol service.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1807&Year=2025&Initiative=false