NH State Liquor Enforcement

Happy Labor Day From NHLC - Division of Enforcement. Please celebrate responsibly.

Last Friday, Investigators attended a Lynyrd Skynyrd bottle signing event hosted by New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet!

Are you interested in a unique and rewarding career opportunity? NH Liquor Commission - Division of Enforcement is hiring a full-time Liquor Investigator I. Applications must be submitted via the NH.Gov job portal. Please visit https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/employment.aspx to apply.

Application deadline is August 27th, 2024.

Yesterday, Investigators participated in CPR & First Aid training. Did you know that immediate CPR efforts can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival? This important training equips our team with essential skills valuable both in the workplace and in everyday life.

Thank you Concord NH Police Department, Goffstown Police Department, Somersworth Police Department, and Rochester NH Police Department for having us join you at National Night Out. We enjoyed meeting everyone who came out and joined us for this event!

Sgt. Gigli, Inv. Hebert, and the Investi-Gator had a blast at the New Hampshire Fisher Cats game yesterday!

Investigator Hebert and Investigator Leahy working at the Luke Bryan concert this past weekend. 🎶🎸

If you plan to drink, plan for a sober ride home:
🎇 Schedule a rideshare.
🎇 Use public transportation.
🎇 Call a sober friend to get you home safely.

Independence Day is approaching. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA , from 2018 to 2022, there were 2,228 traffic crash fatalities during the Fourth of July holiday period.

• 1,414 of those fatalities were a driver.
• 39% (545) of those drivers were drunk.
• The 21-34 age group had the highest percent (50%) of drunk drivers.

Independence Day is consistently one of the holiday periods with the highest number of impaired driving-related crash fatalities each year. If your celebrations do involve alcohol, here are some tips to make this holiday a safe and enjoyable one:

🎇 Plan ahead and designate a sober driver.
🧨 Use rideshare services or public transportation.
🎆 Know your limits and pace yourself.
🎇 Eat before you drink
🧨Take breaks often and drink water.
🎆 Be aware of the signs of intoxication.

NHLC - Division of Enforcement wishes you a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Last Friday Investigator Michaud, Investigator Kilgo, Investigator Hardwick, Investigator Edwards, and Investigator Hebert attended a bottle signing event in Nashua featuring the Discovery Channel TV stars Mark Ramsey and Digger Manes from the hit show “Moonshiners!”

Please join us today in celebrating the 90th anniversary of the formation of the Division of Enforcement! On this day in 1934, the newly formed State Liquor Commission appointed John B. Nute of Littleton, NH as its first Director, and tasked the agency with enforcing the new liquor laws created out of the repeal of Prohibition.

We are grateful to have been serving the people of New Hampshire for so many decades, and we remain committed to enforcing the laws of our state promptly and fairly. Through our educational efforts, combined with our resources and partnerships, we will continue to promote industry safety and awareness within our communities.

📢Do you know a teen interested in working with NHLC- Division of Enforcement to conduct alcohol and to***co compliance checks? 📢

NH Division of Liquor Enforcement, Licensing & Education to Hold Age Assessment Panel for the Recruitment of Underage Buyers for To***co & Alcohol Compliance Checks

⭐ Saturday, June 22 at 12:00 PM

⭐ Location: Medallion Opera House, 20 Park Street, Gorham, NH

Throughout the year, the New Hampshire Division of Liquor Enforcement conducts to***co and alcohol compliance checks. Compliance checks are educational programs, conducted to ensure licensed establishments throughout the state are properly identifying youthful-appearing customers who attempt to purchase to***co or alcohol products.

The checks are conducted by sending an underage buyer into an off-sale and/or on-sale licensee for them to attempt to purchase alcohol or a to***co product. If the employees of the establishment request identification from the buyer, the buyer produces their NH Driver’s License indicating they are under the legal age to purchase that product. The buyer can not lie and must tell the employee their real age, if asked.

The goal of these compliance checks is to ensure clerks, wait staff, and any other employee selling alcohol or to***co is asking for the identification of youthful appearing customers and patrons and checking the identification properly. The underage buyers used in this program must go through an approval process with the NH Division of Liquor Enforcement before being allowed to participate in the checks.
The Age Assessment Panel determines if the prospective underage buyer meets the requirements to become an underage buyer. An Age Assessment Panel consists of licensees, teachers, parents and/or community members who interact with the youth population on a regular basis. The panel assesses the age of the participant, and the majority of the panel must assess each participant’s age within the approved age range. To***co buyers must be between the ages of 16-19, and must be assessed by the panel to look between the ages of 16-19. Alcohol buyers must be between the ages of 16-19 and must look between the ages of 16-19.

Once an individual is approved through this panel process, they will be added to the Approved Minors List. Approved Minors work on a voluntary basis and will be offered a stipend of $15 per hour for Compliance Check Operations and initial training time.

The NH Division of Liquor Enforcement is hosting an Age Assessment Panel on Saturday, June 22 at 12:00 PM located at the Medallion Opera House, Gorham, NH. We anticipate the panel taking approximately an hour and a half.

Please register with Julie Mento, FDA Program Coordinator with the name and contact information of anyone who will be attending the panel. (301) 332-4681 or [email protected] or [email protected] .

Please feel free to share this information with those who may have of interest. Thank you!

2024 Laconia Motorcycle Week PSA 📢

As Laconia Motorcycle Week 2024 kicks off, NHLC- Division of Enforcement wants to remind all licensees and patrons to prioritize alcohol safety during this annual event.

To our Licensees:

1. Responsible Service: Ensure all staff are trained in responsible alcohol service. Verify IDs diligently to prevent underage drinking.
2. Monitor Consumption: Be vigilant about patrons' alcohol consumption. Do not serve alcohol to anyone who appears intoxicated.
3. Alcohol Policies: Review and adhere to all local and state alcohol regulations.
4. Safety Measures: Implement additional safety measures to plan for an increase in business volume. Plan on offering water and food options to patrons.

Patrons:

1. Drink Responsibly: Enjoy the festivities, but remember to consume in moderation if you choose to consume alcohol.
2. Know Your Limits: Be aware of your own limits and pace your consumption responsibly.
3. Plan Ahead: Arrange for a designated driver or use ride-sharing services to get home safely. Do not drink and drive.
4. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water and eat regularly to stay hydrated.
5. Look Out for Each Other: Keep an eye on your friends and fellow riders. Ensure everyone gets home safely.

By working together, we can make this event safe and enjoyable for all. Stay safe!

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Today, May 31, 2024, Investigator James Kilgo graduated from the 196th New Hampshire Police Standards & Training Council Police Academy. He was joined at his academy graduation by Chief Armaganian and Sergeant Bullock.

Congratulations, Investigator Kilgo! 🎉

Today, Division of Enforcement Investigators had the pleasure of attending the First Responder Mental Health & Wellness Summit hosted by the Southern New Hampshire Critical Incident Stress Management Team as well as Salem NH Police Department. This valuable training covered many important topics to include stress management, “moral injury,” su***de prevention, and more. Thank you to all involved who made this training a success.

State, community officials discuss safety preparations for the summer season in New Hampshire On Friday, May 24, 2024, members of the New Hampshire Department of Safety, along with state and local leaders, Hampton police and fire departments, State Be...

As Memorial Day festivities begin to kick off, NH Liquor Enforcement urges you to consider how you will celebrate responsibly. Nationwide, alcohol-impaired fatalities (involving blood-alcohol content of 0.08 g/dL or higher) in 2021 represented 31% of the total traffic fatalities. During the 2021 Memorial Day period, 40% of fatalities involved an alcohol-impaired driver. (Source: NHTSA)

Celebrations may involve alcohol, but moderation and responsibility are key. Plan for sober transportation, stay hydrated, and limit intake to maintain awareness and good judgement. We can all do our part to ensure a safe and responsible holiday.

Chief Armaganian swore in our newest Investigator this morning, Investigator Nathan Leahy. NHLC - Division of Enforcement is excited to have him on board. Welcome to the team, Investigator Leahy!

Prom season is one of the most dangerous times of year for teens, with one third of teen drunk driving fatalities happening between April-June. Prepare your teen for a safe, alcohol-free prom and graduation season with these tips:

• Talk to your teen about the dangers of underage drinking, binge-drinking, and drinking and driving.
• Talk to your teen about what to do if they feel pressured to drink.
• Help your teen understand the risks and consequences of drunk driving.
• Stress the importance of never getting into the car with anyone who has been drinking.
• Work with your teen to plan a safe ride home in case of emergency.

Did you correctly guess last Wednesday's Investi-Gator location? If you guessed Chocorua Lake, you were spot on!

It's Cinco de Mayo! 🥳 Celebrate responsibly and remember — Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

As Cinco De Mayo approaches, please celebrate responsibly and plan ahead. Remember, drunk-driving deaths are 100-percent preventable.

Any guesses where the Investi-Gator has ended up this time around?

A common strategy utilized by underage individuals seeking to purchase alcohol is the use of false identification. NHLC - Division of Enforcement Investigators seized a total of 477 false IDs in 2023. This chart breaks down the States in which the false IDs purported to be from.

False identification can be produced in several different ways including:
• An altered birth date on a valid piece of identification.
• A valid piece of identification that is sold or lent to an underage individual.
• An expired piece of valid identification that is used by an underage individual; or
• A manufactured piece of false identification.

A great tool that is recommended for all licensed establishments in NH is the ID Checking Guide. The ID Checking Guide shows every valid driver's license, federal and military document format in actual size and color with descriptions of the security features, license number and term. The guide is published each year on March 1st and updates are available when new driver's license formats are issued after publication. Visit http://www.idcheckingguide.com/ to order your establishment a copy today.