MAST Permit Requirements While Working
A Mandatory Alcohol Server Training (MAST) permit is required for any person who:
- Serves, mixes, sells, or supervises the sale of alcohol at an on-premises licensed location.
- Conducts alcohol tastings at other licensed locations (grocery stores, beer and wine specialty shops, wineries, breweries, distilleries) and farmers markets.
- Fills growlers or containers at grocery stores.
When do employees need their MAST permit?
A MAST permit is required within 60 days of the initial hire for servers, bartenders and managers working at on-premises liquor-licensed establishments. If they are conducting alcohol tastings, they must hold a Class 12 permit and be able to present it upon inspection. There is no 60-day ‘grace period’ for conducting alcohol tastings.
Employees must have their MAST permit and a valid form of ID readily available for inspection by law enforcement any time the employee performs duties that include the sale, service, or handling of alcohol. You may ask your employee to provide a copy of their MAST permit, but it is the employee’s property, not the property of the employer. A MAST permit can be used at multiple places of employment or volunteer locations in Washington state.
If you have any questions about MAST permit requirements, please contact [email protected] or (360) 664–1727 or (360) 664–1728.