May 18, 2000
Bellingham – The
Washington State Liquor Control Board and the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office will
participate in a joint effort to reduce minor access to alcohol in San Juan County. In the
next two weeks, emphasis will be placed on both retail outlets who sell to minors and
adults who provide alcohol to minors.
In Washington State, it is a gross misdemeanor to sell, give, or provide alcohol beverages
to minors under 21 years of age. In a retail outlet, if a clerk sells to a minor they will
receive a criminal citation and the liquor licensee will receive an administrative
violation from the Liquor Control Board. Charges will also be filed against minors who
attempt to purchase beverage alcohol.
For more information please contact the San Juan County Sheriff’s office at (360)
378-4151 or Tom Dixon with the Liquor Control Board at
(360) 676-2074.
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