Building Better State-Local Relations
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 am Pacific Time (1:00-2:00pm Eastern)
State alcohol regulatory agencies carry the responsibility of issuing licenses to sell alcohol, but have dwindling resources to enforce at the local level. Some cities report they are a mere pass through to the state on licensing, without the authority to review applications or place conditions to ensure safe business operation. State regulators note the cities have more power than they realize. Improved communication and collaboration is required to breakdown barriers to build a safer and more vibrant nighttime social economy, facilitate a more efficient process to assist at-risk venues, or coordinate enforcement if required.
Discussion Topics
- What authority do cities have to review, deny or approve state-issued alcohol licenses?
- How complicated is the state administrative process to address at-risk businesses?
- How can state alcohol enforcement agents work more collaboratively with local law enforcement?
- What are ways to regulate business operations for social venues that don’t involve the state alcohol license?
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