Washington Authorities Move to Penalize Restaurant Over Refusal to Check Vaccine Papers

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks at a news conference in Washington on March 7, 2020. Patrick Semansky/AP Photo

A restaurant in Washington could have its liquor license suspended over a refusal to check whether customers have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine.

The new requirements, imposed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to align with an order from District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, took effect on Jan. 15.