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Alcohol Consumption on Library Premises
Policy
Alcoholic beverages may not be served or consumed on library premises except for specific, bona fide Pierce County Library Foundation events preapproved by the Library’s Executive Director.
The purpose of this policy is to provide a safe environment and protect the Library from liability issues.
Definition
Library premises: All grounds, buildings and property owned or operated by the Pierce County Library System, including Library-owned vehicles.
Procedures
Alcoholic beverages may not be served or consumed on library premises, except for specific, bona fide events hosted by the Pierce County Library Foundation. Permission to serve alcoholic beverages must be preapproved by the Library’s Executive Director and be for a designated area, and all laws and regulations required by the State of Washington must be met, and required local permits obtained.
This policy applies to all persons, including employees, customers, and visitors to property owned or operated by the Piece County Library System.
Board Policy 3.20
Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Pierce County Library System on March 7, 2012
