# RCW 66.04.021: RCW 66.04.021: "Retailer," "spirits distributor," and "spirits importer."

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T66_C04_S021

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 66.04.021
- **Heading:** RCW 66.04.021: "Retailer," "spirits distributor," and "spirits importer."
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 66 / Chapter 04 / Section 021

## Text

In this title, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Retailer" except as expressly defined by RCW 66.28.285 (5) with respect to its use in RCW 66.28.280 through 66.28.315 , means the holder of a license or permit issued by the board authorizing sale of liquor to consumers for consumption on and/or off the premises. With respect to retailer licenses, "on-sale" refers to the license privilege of selling for consumption upon the licensed premises. (2) "Spirits distributor" means a person, other than a person who holds only a retail license, who buys spirits from a domestic distiller, manufacturer, supplier, spirits distributor, or spirits importer, or who acquires foreign-produced spirits from a source outside of the United States, for the purpose of reselling the same not in violation of this title, or who represents such distiller as agent. (3) "Spirits importer" means a person who buys distilled spirits from a distiller outside the state of Washington and imports such spirits into the state for sale or export.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 66.04.010 RCW 66.04.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T66_C04_S010.md)
- [RCW 66.04.011 RCW 66.04.011: "Public place" not to include certain parks and picnic areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T66_C04_S011.md)
- [RCW 66.04.021 RCW 66.04.021: "Retailer," "spirits distributor," and "spirits importer."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T66_C04_S021.md)

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