Washington Administrative Code
Title 314 - Liquor and Cannabis Board
Chapter 314-40 - Clubs
Section 314-40-080 - Designated portion of club used for service and consumption of liquor
Current through Register Vol. 24-24, December 15, 2024
(1) Each club shall submit a sketch of the entire premises including the portion used for storage, sale and consumption of liquor, for approval. No change in any portion of the club premises shall be made without the consent of the board.
(2) Where the physical setup of the club rooms or quarters renders it practical so to do, such portion of the club premises shall be a room or rooms devoted solely to such service and capable of being entirely closed from the remainder of the club rooms or quarters. Bona fide members may possess and consume their own alcohol, as authorized by the club's license type, at any time and in any part of the club premises as permitted under the bylaws and/or house rules of the club, provided such bylaws and/or house rules have been filed with the board and except in those portions of the club where nonclub events or public events are occurring.
(3) Any portion of a private club must be closed to the general public when liquor is sold, served, or consumed.
During events that are open to the general public, members, guests, and/or visitors, may not possess alcohol in areas that are open to the general public.
(4) A club may conduct outside one-time events not to exceed twelve per calendar year for club members provided that:
Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.24.450. 10-16-056, § 314-40-080, filed 7/28/10, effective 8/28/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. 88-08-056 (Order 246, Resolution No. 255), § 314-40-080, filed 4/5/88; Rule 110, filed 6/13/63.