The use of alcohol and cannabis together, commonly known as crossfading, can have significant effects on individuals who consume these substances. While both substances are known to impair cognitive and motor skills, combining them can intensify these effects, leading to a higher risk of accidents, injuries, and impaired judgment. One of the primary effects of […]
Washington State is one of the few states in the United States that requires mandatory alcohol server training (MAST) for those who work as servers and bartenders. The objective of this requirement is to ensure that those who are serving alcohol in licensed establishments receive proper training on the responsible service of alcohol, […]
Professional servers in Washington State who work the restaurant and bar industry in various cities in Washington are required to get a MAST (Mandatory Alcohol Service Training) permit, before serving intoxicating beverages to their communities. (A Class 13 MAST permit are for servers and bartenders at least eighteen years old, but not yet twenty-one. A […]
Building Temporarily Closed to Public The LCB Headquarters Building is currently CLOSED to minimize the spread of COVID-19. The HQ closure is a temporary measure to safeguard our employees’ and visitors’ health. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Feel free to Contact the WSLCB via telephone and email: If you have direct contact […]
Staying home is still safest We must prevent runaway spread of COVID-19 in Washington state. Our individual actions make a difference. Fewer, shorter and safer interactions are crucial. Staying home is still safest. If you do go out, keep it quick, keep your distance and wear a face covering. Recreate and do business locally to avoid […]
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALES Receives 2020 Best of Olympia Award Olympia Award Program Honors the Achievement OLYMPIA January 2nd, 2020 — ALES has been selected for the 2019 Best of Olympia Award in the Education category by the Olympia Award Program. Each year, the Olympia Award Program identifies companies that we believe have […]
If you are looking to obtain your MAST Permit to serve alcohol in Washington State, here are some of the ways students get to us in an organic search. Washington State passed a law in 1995 requiring all folks employed in the food and beverage industry in Washington State to have an alcohol license to […]