WAC 314-02-020. What are the fee categories for a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant license?

(1) Per RCW 66.24.420 , the annual fee for a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant license is graduated, as follows:

Amount of customer service area dedicated to dining Annual fee 100% $1,400 50 - 99% $2,200 Less than 50% $2,700

Amount of customer service area dedicated to dining

Annual fee

100%

$1,400

50 - 99%

$2,200

Less than 50%

$2,700

(2) In order for an area to qualify as a dedicated dining area it must be a separate and distinct portion inside of a restaurant that is used primarily for the sale, service, and consumption of food, and have accommodations for eating, e.g., tables, chairs, booths, etc. Areas dedicated to live music or entertainment, such as dance floors or stages are not considered dedicated dining areas. Dedicated dining areas may not contain:

(a) Liquor bars (see definition under WAC 314-02-010 (2)); or

(b) Areas dedicated to games or gaming devices.

(3) The fee for a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant license outside of an incorporated city or town will be prorated according to the calendar quarters the licensee is open for business. This proration does not apply in the case of a suspension or revocation of the license.

(4) A duplicate license is required in order to sell liquor from more than one site on your property. These sites must be located on the same property and owned by the same licensee. The following types of businesses may apply for a duplicate license:

Type of Business Annual fee per duplicate license Airport terminal 25% of annual license fee Civic center (such as a convention center) $15 Privately owned facility open to the public $30

Type of Business

Annual fee per duplicate license

Airport terminal

25% of annual license fee

Civic center (such as a convention center)

$15

Privately owned facility open to the public

$30