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Chapter 314-25 WAC

Last Update: 9/2/98

SHIPS CHANDLER'S LICENSE

WAC Sections

HTMLPDF314-25-010Definition and limitations.
HTMLPDF314-25-020Purchase and receipt of beer and wine.
HTMLPDF314-25-030Location—Auxiliary location—Inspection.
HTMLPDF314-25-040Delivery of beer and wine—Records.
HTMLPDF314-25-050Sales limits.


PDF314-25-010

Definition and limitations.

(1) The holder of a duty free exporter's license RCW 66.24.530 and ships chandler's license WAC 314-22-010(7) shall be referred to as a "ships chandler" for the purposes of this section.
(2) A ships chandler is considered to be a distributor of beer and wine for the purposes of RCW 66.28.010.
(3) A ships chandler is authorized to sell beer and wine and is not authorized to sell, possess, deliver or transfer any spirituous liquor without an additional liquor importers license.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 15.88.030, 19.126.020, 66.04.010, 66.08.180, 66.16.100, 66.20.010, 66.20.300, 66.20.310, 66.24.150, 66.24.170, 66.24.185, 66.24.200, 66.24.206, 66.24.210, 66.24.230, 66.24.240, 66.24.244, 66.24.250, 66.24.375, 66.24.380, 66.24.395, 66.24.400, 66.24.420, 66.24.425, 66.24.440, 66.24.450, 66.24.455, 66.24.495, 66.24.540, 66.28.010, 66.28.040, 66.28.050, 66.28.170, 66.28.180, 66.28.190, 66.28.200, 66.28.310, 66.44.190, 66.44.310, 66.98.060 and 82.08.150. WSR 98-18-097, § 314-25-010, filed 9/2/98, effective 10/3/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. WSR 94-08-032, § 314-25-010, filed 3/30/94, effective 4/30/94.]



PDF314-25-020

Purchase and receipt of beer and wine.

(1) As authorized by RCW 66.24.530, a ships chandler may purchase beer and wine, from:
(a) A licensed Washington brewery or winery;
(b) A licensed Washington beer or wine distributor;
(c) A licensed beer or wine importer located within the state of Washington;
(d) Breweries and wineries located within the United States who hold a certificate of approval to ship their product into Washington as authorized by chapter 66.24 RCW;
(e) A ships chandler who is currently licensed by the state of Washington.
(2) A ships chandler may not purchase beer or wine from any source other than those listed above.
(3) All beer and/or wine purchased by a ships chandler must be delivered to the licensed address of the ships chandler, unless an auxiliary location has been authorized by the board.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 15.88.030, 19.126.020, 66.04.010, 66.08.180, 66.16.100, 66.20.010, 66.20.300, 66.20.310, 66.24.150, 66.24.170, 66.24.185, 66.24.200, 66.24.206, 66.24.210, 66.24.230, 66.24.240, 66.24.244, 66.24.250, 66.24.375, 66.24.380, 66.24.395, 66.24.400, 66.24.420, 66.24.425, 66.24.440, 66.24.450, 66.24.455, 66.24.495, 66.24.540, 66.28.010, 66.28.040, 66.28.050, 66.28.170, 66.28.180, 66.28.190, 66.28.200, 66.28.310, 66.44.190, 66.44.310, 66.98.060 and 82.08.150. WSR 98-18-097, § 314-25-020, filed 9/2/98, effective 10/3/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. WSR 94-08-032, § 314-25-020, filed 3/30/94, effective 4/30/94.]



PDF314-25-030

Location—Auxiliary location—Inspection.

(1) A ships chandler may distribute beer and wine from their licensed location to ships doing business in foreign commerce, to other licensees, and to Interstate Common Carriers ships chandler licensed under RCW 66.24.395 with no additional notification.
(2) The ships chandler must notify the board of every auxiliary distribution location, its secondary business name, if applicable, the street address and mailing address.
(3) No distribution of beer and wine shall be made to a ship except from an authorized location.
(4) All ships chandlers license holders, their auxiliary locations and any vehicle used to transport beer and wine will be open to inspection by employees of the board.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 15.88.030, 19.126.020, 66.04.010, 66.08.180, 66.16.100, 66.20.010, 66.20.300, 66.20.310, 66.24.150, 66.24.170, 66.24.185, 66.24.200, 66.24.206, 66.24.210, 66.24.230, 66.24.240, 66.24.244, 66.24.250, 66.24.375, 66.24.380, 66.24.395, 66.24.400, 66.24.420, 66.24.425, 66.24.440, 66.24.450, 66.24.455, 66.24.495, 66.24.540, 66.28.010, 66.28.040, 66.28.050, 66.28.170, 66.28.180, 66.28.190, 66.28.200, 66.28.310, 66.44.190, 66.44.310, 66.98.060 and 82.08.150. WSR 98-18-097, § 314-25-030, filed 9/2/98, effective 10/3/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. WSR 94-08-032, § 314-25-030, filed 3/30/94, effective 4/30/94.]



PDF314-25-040

Delivery of beer and wine—Records.

(1) Sales made by a ships chandler of beer and wine to an approved recipient may only be delivered to another ships chandler, a vessel for use in foreign commerce, a contracted Interstate Common Carrier, or employees thereof.
(2) Beer and wine may only be delivered when the ships chandler has on file a signed statement, in a format approved by the board, which indicates the captain of the ship or manager of the authorized purchasing business understands and agrees that:
(a) No beer or wine purchased will be consumed in Washington waters or territory or within three miles of the shores of the state of Washington;
(b) No beer or wine purchased will be consumed while the ship is docked in a Washington port; and
(c) Local law enforcement officers and board enforcement officers have the right to board and inspect the vessel while in Washington waters.
(3) Every statement will be notarized and remain valid for twelve calendar months after the date of signing and be signed by the master of the ship or his/her agent with the ships stamp affixed and countersigned by the ships chandler or their employee.
(4) A ships chandler or their employee must deliver any beer and wine directly to an authorized recipient purchasing the alcoholic beverage and it must be immediately placed into a locked storage area. The ships chandler must obtain the signature and printed name of the master or agent of the ship, ships chandler licensee or contracted Interstate Common Carrier on the delivery document which will contain the following information:
(a) Name of ship;
(b) Country of registry, if known;
(c) Type and amount of product delivered;
(d) Date of delivery;
(e) Name and address of ships chandler making the sale; and
(f) Signature and printed name of crew member receiving the liquor.
(5) The ships chandler will maintain records of all sales to ships, ships chandler licensees and Interstate Common Carrier approved licensees doing business in foreign commerce to include all federally mandated documents including order forms, bills of lading, affidavits, delivery to auxiliary location, etc., for a period of two years. Such records, or their computerized equivalent, will be available for inspection and copying by employees of the board upon request.
(6) Board employees have the right to enter and inspect, without warrant, any business, ship, aircraft, vessel, or transport vehicle from which beer and wine is delivered to or from a licensed ships chandler.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 15.88.030, 19.126.020, 66.04.010, 66.08.180, 66.16.100, 66.20.010, 66.20.300, 66.20.310, 66.24.150, 66.24.170, 66.24.185, 66.24.200, 66.24.206, 66.24.210, 66.24.230, 66.24.240, 66.24.244, 66.24.250, 66.24.375, 66.24.380, 66.24.395, 66.24.400, 66.24.420, 66.24.425, 66.24.440, 66.24.450, 66.24.455, 66.24.495, 66.24.540, 66.28.010, 66.28.040, 66.28.050, 66.28.170, 66.28.180, 66.28.190, 66.28.200, 66.28.310, 66.44.190, 66.44.310, 66.98.060 and 82.08.150. WSR 98-18-097, § 314-25-040, filed 9/2/98, effective 10/3/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. WSR 94-08-032, § 314-25-040, filed 3/30/94, effective 4/30/94.]



PDF314-25-050

Sales limits.

(1) The per voyage quantity of beer and wine sold by a ships chandler to a vessel in foreign commerce or employees thereof is as follows: (a) Nine liters of beer per crew member per week, or (b) one liter of wine per crew member per week.
(2) Additional per voyage quantities of beer and wine may be substituted for the U.S. Customs per liter spirits allotment as follows: (a) Nine liters of beer per crew member per week, or (b) one liter of wine per crew member per week.
(3) The combined sale of tax paid and tax free liquor products shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Section 1 and 2 of this rule.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030. WSR 94-13-126, § 314-25-050, filed 6/20/94, effective 7/21/94.]