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March 7, 2008
TACOMA - Southwest Washington region liquor enforcement officers
in February conducted 141 liquor compliance checks at area
businesses; 31 sold liquor to a minor.
The Washington State Liquor Control Board regularly conducts
compliance checks of area businesses licensed to sell alcohol on and
off premises. These businesses include spirits, beer and wine
restaurants, large grocery chains, neighborhood markets, taverns,
wine bars and sports/entertainment facilities. Compliance checks are
proven tools to reduce the sale of alcohol to minors.
Liquor enforcement officers conduct compliance checks assisted by
investigative aides. These individuals are from 17 to 20 years old.
They must present their true identification if asked by a clerk.
However, they may attempt to be evasive if asked their age but not
asked for their I.D.
Liquor enforcement officers are empowered to issue Administrative
Violation Notices to businesses that fail compliance checks. Fines
or temporary license suspensions can be issued depending on the
severity of the infraction or the frequency with which a business
has been cited. Clerks who sell can also receive a criminal
citation.
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