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WA Initiative 1100 - Liquor Privatization (Stores Purchase Direct from Manufacturers)

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> United States > Washington > Initiatives to the People > 2010 Initiatives > Initiative 1100 - Liquor Privatization (Manufacturers)

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Initiative

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Type

Referendum

Filing Deadline

January 01, 2010 - 12:00pm Central

Polls Open

November 02, 2010 - 09:00am Central

Polls Close

November 02, 2010 - 10:00pm Central

Term Start

January 01, 2011 - 12:00pm

Term End

December 31, 9999 - 12:00pm

Contributor

Ralphie

Last Modified

Ashley August 21, 2012 01:26am

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Description

Ballot Title
Statement of Subject: Initiative Measure No. 1100 concerns liquor (beer, wine and spirits).

Concise Description: This measure would close state liquor stores; authorize sale, distribution, and importation of spirits by private parties; and repeal certain requirements that govern the business operations of beer and wine distributers and producers.

Should this measure be enacted into law? Yes [ ] No [ ]

Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would direct the liquor control board to close all state liquor stores; terminate contracts with private stores selling liquor; and authorize the state to issue licenses that allow spirits (hard liquor) to be sold, distributed, and imported by private parties. It would repeal uniform pricing and certain other requirements governing business operations for distributors and producers of beer and wine. Stores that held contracts to sell spirits could convert to liquor retailer licenses.

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