April 3, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have completed alcohol and tobacco compliance checks in numerous Nebraska counties in recent weeks. These checks are conducted in partnership with local public health agencies.
Tuesday, March 18, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks in Saline and Seward Counties. In total, 14 businesses were checked. Three businesses sold alcohol to a minor. This project was funded by Region V Human Services through SAMHSA, contracted through the Nebraska DHHS Division of Behavioral Health.
On March 22, checks were held in Box Butte and Morrill Counties. In total, 25 businesses were inspected. Two of those businesses sold alcohol to a minor. This operation was supported by grant #1848 from the Panhandle Public Health District.
Friday, March 28, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks in Furnas County. Ten businesses were check. One of those businesses sold alcohol to a minor.
On March 29, checks were held in Dawes and Sheridan Counties. 43 businesses were checked with three businesses selling alcohol to a minor. This operation was supported by grant #1848 from the Panhandle Public Health District.
In total, 92 businesses were inspected during these alcohol compliance checks. Nine of the businesses sold alcohol to a minor. The overall compliance rate of the checks was 90 percent.
The businesses checked included restaurants, bars, grocery stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, and other establishments that sell alcohol. Businesses that sell alcohol to a minor are referred to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. Clerks who sell alcohol to a minor are cited for procuring alcohol for a minor.
NSP investigators also conducted tobacco compliance checks in Burt, Cuming, Madison, and Stanton Counties during the month of March. In total, 93 businesses were checked with six selling tobacco products to a minor.
Clerks who sell tobacco to a minor are cited for selling tobacco to a minor. This project is funded by the Federal CFDA#: 93.958, contracted through the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department, Healthy Communities Initiative.
Alcohol-serving businesses and employees have access to training resources through the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. Responsible Beverage Server Training is a comprehensive training designed to equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to serve alcohol responsibly in a bar, convenience store, grocery store, or at a special event, manage difficult situations, and uphold legal and ethical standards.
To enroll in this free training program or to learn more about its benefits, please visit: https://rbst.lincoln.ne.gov/index.php?page=registration.
A full list of certified alcohol training programs recommended by the Commission can be found here: Certified Alcohol Training Courses.pdf (nebraska.gov).
