Bill > HB2476

This bill modifies the requirements for obtaining a spirits, beer, and wine theater license by increasing the maximum number of seats allowed per screen from 120 to 200, and it also mandates stricter alcohol control measures for theaters frequented by minors. Specifically, theaters seeking this license must now be able to accommodate up to 200 seats per screen, a change from the previous 120-seat limit, while still needing to be substantial establishments that prepare and serve complete meals with tabletop accommodations for in-theater dining. For theaters where minors may be present, an approved alcohol control plan is required, which must include staff trained in alcohol service, electronic scanners at all points of sale for alcohol, and identification checks for all alcohol purchases regardless of the customer's apparent age. The bill also clarifies the definition of a "theater" as a place showing motion pictures or other primarily nonparticipatory entertainment and doubles the penalties for violations involving minors or failure to follow the alcohol control plan.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2476&Year=2025&Initiative=false