In 2013 the Center for Alcohol Policy published a report written by Pat Gagliardi that expressed concern about the impact of reduced funding for state alcohol regulation.   The 2024 updated report concludes a noticeable trend of less funding dedicated to state alcohol regulation. When inflation and population growth are considered, funding has not kept pace with current needs. Complexities in the state regulatory system are increasing with legalized cannabis and federal laws in conflict with states, making enforcement

Alcohol Compliance and Capacity Assessment: A Maine Spotlight

The goal of state alcohol regulation is to protect public health and safety, establish an efficient mechanism to collect taxes and revenues, eliminate unfair and illegal marketing or trade practices, and balance interests of all stakeholder groups engaged and interested in alcohol regulation.

Alcohol Sales and Deliveries

This document is intended to provide background and guidance on best practices for the enforcement of laws related to sales and delivery of alcohol both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.”

CASE STUDY

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) funded the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association (NLLEA) through a cooperative agreement to review successful alcohol law enforcement (ALE)/State Highway Safety Offices (SHSO) partnerships and create a case study for the benefit of ALE agencies in other States. This resource will provide strategies for applying to State highway safety office funding, and other funding, partnerships and collaborations to support respective ALE activities within that state.

Data Driven Decision-Making: A Case Study of Implementation and Use of projectR.A.B.I.T. in Chittenden County, Vermont

Data Driven Decision-Making: A Case Study of Implementation and Use of projectR.A.B.I.T. in Chittenden County, Vermont August 2021

Place of Last Drink (POLD)

Place of Last Drink (POLD): A Case Study of Implementation of POLD by the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery

Place of Last Drink (POLD): A Case Study of Vermont’s Implementation of POLD using an Implementation Framework

Place of Last Drink (POLD): A Case Study of Vermont’s Implementation of POLD using an Implementation Framework

NHTSA Report Year 4: Place of Last Drink (POLD): Opportunity for Expanding POLD Investigations to Alcohol-Involved Violent Crime Incidents

The Importance of ALE

As part of the National Liquor Law Enforcement Agency’s’ (NLLEA) mission, we strive to increase understanding of the scope, role, and authority that Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) agencies possess in reference to regulating and enforcing alcohol control laws. Who is the ALE in your state?, What does ALE do?, Why is there a need for ALE? and What can you do to assist in reducing alcohol issues to include impaired driving and youth access?

POLD Report 2019

The long-term goal of NLLEA is to establish a POLD program that can be implemented by ALE agencies nationwide. The purpose of this project is to assist the NLLEA in demonstrating that POLD data can be collected and utilized by local and state law enforcement agencies to prevent impaired driving through proactive education and enforcement at licensed establishments with a history of overserving persons who then drive after drinking.

ARE RMS Functional Specifications

Records Management Systems of Alcohol Regulatory Enforcement (ARE) Agencies: Functional Specifications

Alcohol Regulatory Enforcement Records Management Systems

The National Liquor Law Enforcement Association (NLLEA), in collaboration with the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA), conducted a nationwide systematic review of the records management systems of Alcohol Regulatory/Enforcement (ARE) agencies, the data collected therein, and the responsibilities, coordination, and priorities of ARE agencies throughout the United States. ARE data is important to establish the nexus between the public health and safety rationale to alcohol laws and regulations.

Understanding the Role of Alcohol Regulatory Enforcement in Order to Form Community Partnerships

By working together, community coalitions and Alcohol Regulatory Enforcement (ARE) agencies can create safer and healthier communities for all. Understanding the various regulations and laws governing the production, distribution, and sale of alcohol can be challenging. ARE can assist by sharing their knowledge, experience, and expertise in navigating the complexities of alcohol regulation.