Bill > HB2128

This bill amends existing Washington state law to expand the definition of a "sports entertainment facility" to include not just traditional sports venues like arenas and stadiums, but also any publicly or privately owned facility where patrons pay to engage in sports, amusement, or recreational activities. The bill maintains the existing $3,750 annual licensing fee for these facilities to sell beer, wine, and spirits for on-premises consumption. The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) retains authority to impose requirements on licensees, such as ensuring food availability and restricting the types of events or activities. The bill also preserves existing provisions allowing for catering endorsements (which cost $525) and a special endorsement ($180 annually) that permits selling Washington-produced wine with an exclusive label for off-premises consumption. Additionally, the bill continues to allow sports entertainment facilities with a capacity of 5,000 or more people to enter into brand advertising and event promotion arrangements with manufacturers, importers, or distributors, while prohibiting these arrangements from being used to induce product purchases or exclude competing brands. The LCB is required to monitor and potentially audit these arrangements and report to the legislature about their impacts.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2128&Year=2025&Initiative=false