Washington State Beverage Alcohol Service Requirement Summary

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Jurisdiction	Washington

ServSafe Alcohol Approval	Yes - print version only.

Training Requirements	Mandatory. Employees must successfully complete an approved alcohol server training program and obtain the proper permit within 60 days from their date of hire.

Mitigation Benefits	The Board may impose different penalties/suspensions based on mitigating circumstances. Examples include: permit holder checked patron’s ID, cooperated with law enforcement or permit holder used a licensee certification card.

State Supplement Required	Yes, Supplement

Implementation Requirements	Yes

Server Re-Certification Requirements	Employees must attend an approved alcohol training program every 5 years to re-certify.

Key Laws & Regulations	Key Laws & Regulations

Additional Laws & Regulations

Certification & Misc. Fees	A Class 12 permit is issued to anyone who is over 21 that is a manager, bartender or draws from tap and/or mixes drinks. A Class 13 permit is issued to anyone who is at least 18 that serves alcohol and checks IDs can deliver drinks but cannot mix drinks or draw from tap.

Additional Forms & Documents

Additional Notes	N/A

Responsible Agency	Washington State Liquor Control Board, 3000 Pacific Avenue, S.E., Olympia, Washington, 98504, Phone: 360-664-1600, Fax: 360-586-3190, Website: www.liq.wa.gov.

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