SB6320: Deregulating Child Lemonade Stands

awshoot · Jan 26, 2020

Washington State Senator Introduces Bill To Deregulate Lemonade Stands

By Darren Smith, Weekend Contributor The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the lemonade of Andria & Zoey. In a welcome departure from Washington State’s penchant to…

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In a welcome departure from Washington State's penchant to overbearingly tax, regulate, and control every aspect of human existence possible, a state senator recently introduced Senate Bill 6320 titled "AN ACT Relating to the ability of a minor to operate a lemonade business on an occasional basis" as a prophylaxis against the state shutting down another fledgling business and cultural icon: the childhood lemonade stand.
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Presently, children wanting to establish a lemonade stand on their front lawn must obtain a Food Handler's Permit from the county health department, obtain a business license from their municipality and/or the state, and file a tax registration with the Department of Revenue.