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June 9, 2009
OLYMPIA - On June 5 and 6, four Spokane County businesses
failed liquor compliance checks conducted by the Washington
State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB). Officers checked 14
businesses for sales/service of alcohol to minors.
The four businesses were cited for selling alcohol to
investigative aides working with liquor enforcement officers.
Compliance checks
The WSLCB regularly conducts compliance checks of area
businesses licensed to sell alcohol. These businesses include
spirits, beer and wine restaurants, grocery stores, state and
contract liquor stores, 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 identification.
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. Liquor enforcement
officers review the past two years when determining fines or
license suspensions.
Spokane County businesses that sold alcohol to a
minor:
- Zip Trip, 15504 E. 4th Ave., Spokane
- Benniditos Pizza, 1426 S. Lincoln St., Spokane
- Picabu, 901 W. 14th Ave., Spokane
- Hai Mini Mart, 1020 S. Perry St., Spokane
Spokane County businesses that did not sell alcohol
to a minor:
- KOA, 3025 N. Barker Rd., Otis Orchards
- Rosauers, 907 W. 14th Ave., Spokane
- HICO Market, 817 S. Perry St., Spokane
- Casa De Oro, 2820 E. 29th Ave., Spokane
- Studio K, 2810 E. 29th Ave., Spokane
- The Cretin Hop, 1317 N. Howard St., Spokane
- Eagles Pub, 414 1st St., Cheney
- The Basement, 315 1st St., Cheney
- Goofy's, 407 1st St., Cheney
- Wild Bill's Longbar, 405 1st St., Cheney
Contact:
Sheri Zanger, WSLCB Central and Eastern Region Enforcement
Captain, 509-625-5516
Anne Radford, WSLCB Communications Consultant, 360-664-1604
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