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Board approves second-year extension of spirits pilot at T‑Mobile Park
Summary
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board voted to extend for a second year a pilot allowing limited spirits service across general seating at T‑Mobile Park, citing zero violations during seven enforcement checks and planned 6‑ and 12‑month safety reviews.
Acting Chair Garrett convened the board meeting and members approved an extension of a pilot program allowing limited spirits consumption across general seating at T‑Mobile Park for a second year.
Joe Rademacher, licensing division staff, told the board the agency worked closely with Sodexo and Mariners representatives to evaluate the pilot. "We conducted a walk-through of the facility, completed seven premises checks during the pilot period, and found zero violations," Rademacher said, adding that reported alcohol‑related incidents showed only a minimal increase compared with the prior year.
The director's office recommendation would continue safety measures used during the initial pilot, including a staff‑to‑guest ratio of 1:45, a restricted spirits menu capped at 12.5% alcohol by volume, and a prohibition on single‑serving shots, doubles and bottle service in general consumption areas. Rademacher said the board would review incident trends at six and 12 months if the extension is approved.
Board member Pete Holmes moved to approve the extension request; Acting Chair Garrett seconded. Holmes praised staff work on the evaluation and said he "very much enjoyed learning a lot about the extension." The transcript records the motion and second without a roll‑call vote or dissent recorded in the meeting text.
The board’s approval keeps the pilot in force while staff continue monitoring public safety metrics and conducting periodic site visits. The record shows the agency retains authority to adjust the pilot conditions or rescind the exception if the program adversely affects public health or safety.
Next procedural items on the agenda moved forward after the vote and the board took up rulemaking matters.
