2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 66.28.070: Restrictions on purchases of beer or wine by retail beer or wine licensees or special occasion licensees. (Expires June 30, 2008.)

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, it shall be unlawful for any retail beer or wine licensee to purchase beer or wine, except from a duly licensed distributor, domestic winery, domestic brewer, certificate of approval holder with a direct shipment endorsement, or the board.

(2) A beer or wine retailer licensee may purchase beer or wine from a government agency which has lawfully seized beer or wine from a licensed beer or wine retailer, or from a board-authorized retailer, or from a licensed retailer which has discontinued business if the distributor has refused to accept beer or wine from that retailer for return and refund. Beer and wine purchased under this subsection shall meet the quality standards set by its manufacturer.

(3) Special occasion licensees holding a special occasion license may only purchase beer or wine from a beer or wine retailer duly licensed to sell beer or wine for off-premises consumption, the board, or from a duly licensed beer or wine distributor.

[2006 c 302 § 8. Prior: 1994 c 201 § 5; 1994 c 63 § 2; 1987 c 205 § 1; 1937 c 217 § 1(23H) (adding new section 23-H to 1933 ex.s. c 62); RRS § 7306-23H.]

Effective date -- 2006 c 302: See note following RCW 66.24.170.      Expiration dates -- 2006 c 302: See note following RCW 66.24.206. RCW 66.28.070 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, it shall be unlawful for any retail beer or wine licensee to purchase beer or wine, except from a duly licensed wholesaler or the board, and it shall be unlawful for any brewer, winery, or beer or wine wholesaler to purchase beer or wine, except from a duly licensed beer or wine wholesaler or importer. (2) A beer or wine retailer licensee may purchase beer or wine from a government agency which has lawfully seized beer or wine from a licensed beer or wine retailer, or from a board-authorized retailer, or from a licensed retailer which has discontinued business if the wholesaler has refused to accept beer or wine from that retailer for return and refund. Beer and wine purchased under this subsection shall meet the quality standards set by its manufacturer. (3) Special occasion licensees holding either a *class G or J license may only purchase beer or wine from a beer or wine retailer duly licensed to sell beer or wine for off-premises consumption, the board, or from a duly licensed beer or wine wholesaler. [1994 c 201 § 5; 1994 c 63 § 2; 1987 c 205 § 1; 1937 c 217 § 1(23H) (adding new section 23-H to 1933 ex.s. c 62); RRS § 7306-23H.] Notes: 66.24.500, governing class J licenses, was repealed by 1997 c 321 § 63, effective July 1, 1998. "Class J licenses" were replaced by "special occasion licenses" under RCW 66.24.380. (2) This section was amended by 1994 c 63 § 2 and by 1994 c 201 § 5, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section pursuant to RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).