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Washington Where to Buy Alcohol (2026)

Conditional: NOT a control state (privatized via Initiative 1183 in 2012).

ConditionalVerified Aug 2, 2026

NOT a control state (privatized via Initiative 1183 in 2012). Spirits, beer, and wine sold in private retail; spirits generally limited to stores ≥10,000 sq ft (grocery/warehouse/specialty). Regulated by the WA Liquor & Cannabis Board.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov →

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