Section 314-07-040. What criminal history might prevent a liquor license applicant from receiving or keeping a liquor license?

(1) When the board processes a criminal history check on an applicant, it uses a point system to determine if the person qualifies for a license. The board will not normally issue a liquor license to an applicant who has accumulated eight or more points as indicated below:

(2) If a case is pending for an alleged offense that would earn eight or more points, the board will hold the application for the disposition of the case. If the disposition is not settled within ninety days, the board may administratively close the application.

(3) The board will not normally issue a liquor license to any person who has demonstrated a pattern of disregard for laws and rules.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030 and 66.24.010. WSR 15-11-106, § 314-07-040, filed 5/20/15, effective 6/20/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 66.24.010, 66.24.015, and 66.24.025. WSR 05-07-012, § 314-07-040, filed 3/4/05, effective 4/4/05.]

RCW 66.08.030 and 66.24.010. WSR 15-11-106, § 314-07-040, filed 5/20/15, effective 6/20/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 66.24.010, 66.24.015, and 66.24.025. WSR 05-07-012, § 314-07-040, filed 3/4/05, effective 4/4/05.