Type of licensee | Sign must contain the following language: | Required location of sign |
Tavern licensees and spirits, beer, and wine licensees who do not allow persons under twenty-one years of age. | "Persons under twenty-one years of age not permitted on these premises." | Conspicuous location at each entry to premises. |
Restaurants that do not permit persons under twenty-one years of age on a portion of their premises. | "Persons under twenty-one years of age not permitted in this area." | Conspicuous location at each entry to a restricted area. |
The board will provide the required notices, or licensees may design their own notices as long as they are legible and contain the required language.
Type of premises | Required location of sign |
Premises that serve alcohol for on-premises consumption (does not apply to self-service "mini-bars" in hotel guest rooms). | Posted in plain view at the main entrance to the liquor licensed portion of the establishment, and in the women's public restrooms closest to the licensed area. |
Airports, convention centers, sports facilities, and other licensed premises that have more than one authorized location for alcohol service and consumption. | Posted in a place that is clearly visible to the majority of patrons entering the liquor licensed portion of the premises. |
Grocery store and beer/wine specialty shop licensees. | Posted at one or more of the following locations: * At each permanent display area of shelving and at coolers displaying alcohol beverages; and/or * At the cash register(s) where alcohol is sold; and/or * At the main entrance to the licensed premises. |
Breweries and wineries. | Posted in plain view at: * The main entrance to areas where alcohol is sold for off-premises consumption, and * At the main entrance to all tasting areas. |
Wash. Admin. Code § 314-11-060
Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 66.28.100, 66.28.040, 66.28.090, 66.44.010, 66.44.070, 66.44.200, 66.44.270, 66.44.291, 66.44.292, 66.44.310, 66.44.316, 66.44.318, 66.44.340, and 66.44.350. 02-11-054, § 314-11-060, filed 5/9/02, effective 6/9/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 66.08.030, 66.28.100, 66.28.040, 66.28.090, 66.44.010, 66.44.070, 66.44.200, 66.44.270, 66.44.291, 66.44.292, 66.44.310, 66.44.316, 66.44.318, 66.44.340, 66.44.350, and chapter 66.44 RCW. 01-06-014, § 314-11-060, filed 2/26/01, effective 3/29/01.