The state allowed young adults under the age of 21 to work the jobs during the pandemic and now hopes to bring it back permanently.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — In most states working in a bar or tavern is restricted to those 21 years old and older —no matter what the job.
But the state of Washington is considering joining a handful of other states that allow those 18 years old and older to be able to work away from the bar, doing “back of the house” jobs like cook or dishwasher.
State Representative Kevin Waters, a Republican from Stevenson, is proposing it because there is a need for workers.
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