Changes to Delivery and Takeout

During this year’s legislative session, State Bill 5448 passed, bringing changes to COVID-related allowances for restaurant delivery and takeout of alcohol.

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Below is an update to services that were previously allowed on a temporary basis which have been extended, discontinued, or updated:

• Temporary allowances which will expire July 1, 2025 and have no fees attached.
• Permanent allowances effective Mar. 3, 2024 and may require additional fees.

The biggest changes to the temporary allowances are:

• Third-party delivery is not allowed for any restaurant, tavern, snack bar, nonprofit arts organization, or catering licensee.
• Third-party delivery remains allowable for manufacturers (for product of their own production only) and off-premise retailers such as specialty shops and grocery store licenses. The contract with the third-party provider must be submitted to LCB for review and approval.
• Delivery will be only be allowed by employees of the licensee for manufacturers (for product of their own production only) and off-premise retailers such as specialty shop and grocery store licenses. The delivery must be done by an employee of the license holder, the employee must have a class 12 permit, and the delivery address must be within the state of Washington.

WAC 314–03–600 Takeout/delivery endorsement comparison table

Effective March 3, 2024, a meal purchase may be required for takeout or delivery orders of alcohol. Please see this chart to determine if it is required.