Current through Register Vol. 24-24, December 15, 2024
Per
RCW
66.28.270, a retail licensee must pay cash
for spirits, beer, and wine prior to or at the time of delivery by an industry
member. The board will recognize the following forms of payment as cash payment
for the purposes of this title, under the conditions outlined in this rule and
in WAC 314-13-020.
(1)
Checks, under the provisions
of WAC 314-13-020.
(2)
Credit/debit cards, under
the following provisions:
(a) The credit or
debit card transaction agreement must be voluntary on the part of both the
retailer and the industry member, and there must be no discrimination for
nonparticipation in credit or debit card transactions.
(b) A sale must be initiated by an
irrevocable invoice or sale order before or at the time of delivery.
(c) Both parties must bear their respective
banking costs or other costs associated with the credit or debit card
service.
(d) Both parties must
maintain records of transactions and have the records readily available for
board review.
(e) The credit or
debit card charge must be initiated by the industry member no later than the
first business day following delivery.
(3)
Electronic funds transfer
(EFT), under the following provisions:
(a) The EFT agreement must be voluntary on
the part of both the retailer and the industry member, and there must be no
discrimination for nonparticipation in EFT.
(b) Prior to any EFT transaction, the retail
licensee must enter into a written agreement with the industry member
specifying the terms and conditions for EFT as payment for alcohol or
nonalcohol beverages.
(c) A sale
must be initiated by an irrevocable invoice or sale order before or at the time
of delivery.
(d) Both parties must
bear their respective banking costs or other costs associated with EFT
service.
(e) Both parties must
maintain records of transactions and have the records readily available for
board review.
(f) The electronic
funds transfer must be initiated by the retailer or industry member no later
than the first business day following delivery and must be paid as promptly as
is reasonably practical, and in no event later than five business days
following delivery. Any attempt by a retailer to delay payment on EFT
transactions for any period of time beyond the minimum as is reasonably
practical will be considered an unlawful attempt to purchase products on
credit.
(4)
Prepaid accounts. Both parties must keep accurate accounting
records of prepaid accounts to ensure a cash deposit is not overextended, which
is considered an extension of credit.
Statutory Authority:
RCW
66.08.030 and
66.08.050. 12-17-006, §
314-13-015, filed 8/1/12, effective 9/1/12. Statutory Authority:
RCW
66.08.030 and
66.28.320. 10-01-090, §
314-13-015, filed 12/16/09, effective 1/16/10. Statutory Authority:
RCW
66.08.030,
66.08.010, 66.16.040. 01-06-015,
§ 314-13-015, filed 2/26/01, effective
3/29/01.
