Washington State University will sell beer and wine during Cougar football games at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium this season, following approval by the state Cannabis and Liquor Board on Wednesday.

Under the pilot policy, beer and wine sales will be allowed throughout the stadium, though alcohol will be prohibited in the student section. Concession stands will not sell more than two beverages per customer during each transaction, and will check IDs to ensure fans are old enough to purchase alcohol.

The board voted 2-0 to loosen alcohol sales within the stadium. One member was absent.

Beer and wine will be sold in clear cups that are “different-sized and colored containers from those that contain nonalcoholic beverages.”

Fans who purchase alcohol will not be allowed to exit and re-enter

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