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Panel reviews bill to allow wine by the glass at snack bar liquor licenses
Summary
House Bill 1526 would expand the snack bar liquor license to allow wine by the glass for on‑premise consumption at retailers whose primary business is not alcohol sales. Staff said the bill amends existing statute; sponsor and committee members discussed reporting and safety questions.
The Consumer Protection & Business Committee on Jan. 29 heard staff briefing and sponsor testimony on House Bill 1526, which would amend Washington’s snack bar liquor license to allow the sale of wine by the glass for on‑premise consumption in addition to open bottles or canned beer.
Meghan Mulvihill, staff to the committee, described the statutory framework for the snack bar license and the bill’s limited change: "House Bill 1526 modifies the snack bar liquor license to also allow a retailer to sell wine by the glass for on premise consumption in addition to open…
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