March 13, 2000

Puyallup- The licensee of the Texaco Star Mart, located at 16104 Meridian East in Puyallup, will pay a $20,000 fine and begin a 75 day liquor license suspension March 17, 2000.

The penalty is a result of a violation issued to Texaco Star Mart for selling and furnishing alcohol to a minor. The violation took place on March 26, 1999, when an employee sold alcohol to a minor during a compliance check conducted by the Liquor Control Board.

This is Texaco Star Mart’s fourth violation for selling alcohol to a minor.  The previous violations took place on the following dates:

• June 6, 1997
• June 9, 1998
• June 11, 1998

Along with the above penalties the licensee has also agreed to a number of conditions, which include but are not limited to:

• Mandatory identification checks for all alcohol purchases.
• Each new employee is required to attend training for alcohol and tobacco sales.
• Institute a mandatory twice-yearly alcohol and tobacco management training through Liquor Control Board courses.

The 75 day liquor license suspension will begin March 17, 2000, and last through May 31, 2000.

For more information please contact Tricia Currier at (360) 664-1784 or page at (360) 290-3683. You may also contact Gigi Zenk at (360) 664-1774 or page at (360) 534-8098.

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