Washington Administrative Code
Title 314 - Liquor and Cannabis Board
Chapter 314-02 - Requirements for retail liquor licensees
Section 314-02-025 - What are the floor space requirements to obtain and maintain a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant license or a beer and wine restaurant license?
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The liquor and cannabis board has the responsibility to classify what licensed premises or what portions of the licensed premises are off-limits to minors per RCW 66.44.310(2). Minors may not purchase, possess, or consume liquor, and may not enter any areas that are classified as off-limits to minors per RCW 66.44.290 and 66.44.310. The purpose of this rule is to clarify the ways in which licensees can prevent minors from consuming alcohol or entering areas classified as off-limits to minors.
(2) Dedicated dining areas - If a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licensee or a beer and wine restaurant licensee that allows minors chooses to have live music, Karaoke, patron dancing, live entertainment, or contests involving physical participation by patrons in the dedicated dining area after 11:00 p.m., the licensee must either:
(3) A licensed premises must have a clear demarcation between dedicated dining areas and areas classified as off-limits to minors.
(4) A spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licensee or a beer and wine restaurant licensee may request the board reclassify their off-limits area(s) as open to minors for regularly scheduled or special events. Reclassifying an off-limits area is considered an alteration to a licensed premises under WAC 314-03-300 and must be approved by the board prior to the event.
(5) If the business allows minors, the business's primary entrance must open directly into a dedicated dining area or into a neutral area, such as a lobby or foyer, that leads directly to a dedicated dining area. Minors must be able to access restrooms without passing through a lounge or other age-restricted area.
(6) Floor plans - When applying for a license, the applicant must provide to the board a detailed drawing of the entire premises. The drawing must:
(7) Convention centers - To qualify as a convention center a premises must have two or more rooms that provide space and accommodations for private events only. Convention center licensees may only sell alcohol for private events at the licensed premises.
Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.24.363. 11-01-133, § 314-02-025, filed 12/21/10, effective 1/21/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.04.010, 66.08.030, 66.24.410, 66.44.310, and 66.44.420. 05-22-022, § 314-02-025, filed 10/24/05, effective 11/24/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 66.24.010, 66.24.120. 00-07-091, § 314-02-025, filed 3/15/00, effective 4/15/00.