What are the penalties if a liquor license holder violates a liquor law or rule?
(1) The purpose of WAC 314-29-015 through 314-29-040 is to outline what penalty a liquor licensee can expect if a licensee or employee violates a liquor control board law or rule (the penalty guidelines for mandatory alcohol server training permit holders are in WAC 314-17-100 through 314-17-110). WAC rules listed in the categories provide reference areas, and may not be all inclusive. (2) Penalties for violations by liquor licensees or employees are broken down into four categories: (a) Group One — Public safety violations, WAC 314-29-020. (b) Group Two — Regulatory violations, WAC 314-29-025. (c) Group Three — License violations, WAC 314-29-030. (d) Group Four — Nonretail violations involving the manufacture, supply, and/or distribution of liquor by nonretail licensees and prohibited practices between nonretail licensees and retail licensees, WAC 314-29-035. (3) For the purposes of chapter 314-29 WAC, a two year window for violations is measured from the date one violation occurr
