As I-1183 moves forward in the legislative process, WFIA offers the following information and documents here to help YOU stay informed on the progress of the issue and to ensure the independent grocer's voice is heard on amending the Initiative as it journeys toward becoming a bill. If we don't raise awareness and voice our concerns and consequently make changes upon several key points in the initiative's language, it could be a very costly and negatively impact our business.
All state information as it develops regarding the transition of 1183 can be found on the Liquor Control Board's specially created '1183 Transition Page.' Visit: http://liq.wa.gov/transition/overview
The documents we offer below highlight the following points regarding Implementation for Grocers:
* Key Dates
* Three Tier Changes
* Retail Licensees
* Wine Retailer Reseller Endorsement
* Related fees
* Distributor Licensees
* Related Fees
* WFIA's Legislative Proposals: In Special & Regular Session
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PLEASE HELP US:
INITIATIVE 1183 NEEDS CHANGES!
INDEPENDENT GROCERS SHOULD GET TO PARTICIPATE IN LIQUOR PRIVATIZATION TOO!
Initiative 1183, the liquor privatization initiative, has passed. The Washington Food Industry Association OPPOSED this initiative because the way the initiative is currently drafted, the tax laws are too complex for most independent grocers' point of sale systems to accommodate without very expensive changes. In addition, the laws on warehousing, licensing of warehouses and distributors, and the ability to purchase direct from the distiller actually put a wholly-owned chain store with its own warehousing and distribution systems at a significant competitive advantage.
As the Initiative transitions to a bill, Washington Food Industry Association is urging legislators to immediately make the following changes to ensure that the state's independently owned grocers, wholesalers and distributors can compete on the same playing field as large corporate chain stores that own their own warehouse and distribution systems.
ACTION
Email your THREE legislators (1 State Senator and 2 State House Representatives) TODAY and urge them to support changes to Initiative 1183.
ACT NOW - HERE'S HOW!
Just Click this Link & Email All 3 TODAY!
PLEASE REPORT ANY RESULTS OF YOUR DISCUSSION WITH YOUR LEGISLATORS TO WFIA BY EMAIL: jangee@wa-food-ind.org
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