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WA Initiative 1183 - Liquor Privatization

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> United States > Washington > Initiatives to the People > 2011 Initiatives > Initiative 1183 - Liquor Privatization

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Initiative

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Type

Referendum

Filing Deadline

January 01, 2011 - 12:00pm Central

Polls Open

November 08, 2011 - 09:00am Central

Polls Close

November 08, 2011 - 10:00pm Central

Term Start

January 03, 2012 - 04:00pm

Term End

December 31, 9999 - 04:00pm

Contributor

Ralphie

Last Modified

Ashley August 27, 2012 06:54pm

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Description

Ballot Title
Initiative Measure No. 1183 concerns liquor: beer, wine, and spirits (hard liquor).

This measure would close state liquor stores and sell their assets; license private parties to sell and distribute spirits; set license fees based on sales; regulate licensees; and change regulation of wine distribution.

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

Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would close state liquor stores and sell their assets including the liquor distribution center. The state would license private parties to distribute spirits and to sell spirits in retail stores meeting certain criteria, subject to specified training and compliance requirements. The measure establishes licensing fees for sale and distribution of spirits based on the licensee’s sales revenues. It would change some wine distribution laws and allow non-uniform wholesale pricing for wine and spirits.

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