Bill would protect child entrepreneurs selling lemonade

OLYMPIA – A bill has been introduced in the state House of Representatives that would protect child entrepreneurs wanting to sell lemonade in the summer or hot chocolate in the winter.

House Bill 2232, introduced by Rep. Luanne Van Werven, R-Lynden, would protect children from overzealous bureaucrats trying to collect business license and other fees, or restrict their ability to occasionally sell non-alcoholic drinks to passersby.

A public hearing on the measure took place Jan. 21.

Under the bill, local governments would be prohibited from enacting or enforcing laws restricting children from s...