Jersey's All-American Sports Bar, Inc. v. Washington State Liquor Control Board

ORDER

COUGHENOUR, Chief.Judge.

INTRODUCTION

In this suit, the plaintiff challenges the constitutionality of Washington laws that require a business holding a liquor license to obtain permission from two government offices before the business may provide music or entertainment. The plaintiff has filed a motion for summary judgment. The Washington State Liquor Control Board 1 has filed a cross motion for summary judgment. Having read and considered the papers filed by the parties and having heard oral argument on the motions, the Court finds and rules as follows.

ANALYSIS

1. Background

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