2100 Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Program Descriptions

10 ADMINISTRATION OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT

This program conducts the three major activities of the Department:

  • Licensing, which ensures that only qualified persons and legitimate businesses are licensed to sell, manufacture, or otherwise deal in alcoholic beverages.
  • Compliance, which ensures adherence to the alcoholic beverage control laws and regulations by all persons operating within the alcoholic beverage industry.
  • Administration, which provides staff support and conducts administrative hearings.