Washington Administrative Code
Title 314 - Liquor and Cannabis Board
Chapter 314-17 - Mandatory alcohol server training
Section 314-17-100 - What are the penalties when a provider or a trainer violates a liquor law or regulation?

(1) First violation

(a) A provider or a trainer will receive a notice of intended suspension or revocation of the board's certification or authorization.

(b) A provider or a trainer will correct any violation as soon as possible, but no later than thirty calendar days following receipt of a notice of intended suspension or revocation.

(c) If a violation or problem is rectified, no further action will be taken.

(2) First violation unresolved or second violation occurs within a three-year period

(a) The board will suspend a provider's or a trainer's certification for up to six months.

(b) A monetary penalty of up to five hundred dollars may be imposed in lieu of suspension.

(c) Prior to lifting a suspension or accepting a monetary penalty, a provider or a trainer must correct the problem(s) that caused a proposed suspension.

(3) Successive violations within a three-year period

The board may cancel or suspend the approval, certification or both, of a provider or a trainer for up to five years.