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Welcome to the Ohio Liquor Control Commission 

 

The mission of the Liquor Control Commission is to ensure compliance with the liquor laws and regulations of the state of Ohio and to provide fair and impartial hearings for the protection of the public and liquor permit holders. The Commission works in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control, and the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Investigative Unit. Below is a listing of the primary activities performed by each agency. For more information in regards to these two agencies please go to their websites.

 

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2013 Regular Meeting Schedule

The Liquor Control Commission has convened a working group to establish priorities and procedures for utilizing a hearing officer to adjudicate certain cases before the Commission.  The Commission is interested in participation from representatives of agencies whose work intersects with the Commission, representatives from firms who represent clients before the Commission or interested members of the public.

The goal of the working group is to identify specific processes for handling uncontested routine cases and devising procedures that allow permit holders in certain cases to pay standard fines to resolve their cases.

The Commission also welcomes input on other matters pertaining to the work of the organization.  If you are interested in participating on the working committee or providing feedback to the Commission, contact us at (614) 466-3132. 

Notice of Special Meeting on May 10, 2013

 

Recent Proposed Rules Changes and Responses

Rules being reviewed by the Liquor Control Commission in 2013

 The Liquor Control Commission will hold a public hearing on TBA

The Liquor Control Commission is currently reviewing eleven of its Administrative Rules. Please click here to review the proposed rule changes.

Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control (DOLC):

  • Processes new applications for all liquor permits in the state, including manufacturers, distributors and retailers
  • Processes applications for transfers and renewals of existing liquor permits
  • The DOLC has the authority to reject and deny certain applications for various reasons, these rejections may be appealed to the Liquor Control Commission
  • The DOLC receives objections to liquor permit applications from legislative authorities and certain institutions, conducts hearings and renders decisions on those objections
  • Adverse decisions may be appealed to the Liquor Control Commission by permit applicants and legislative authorities. Objecting institutions do not have any right of appeal under the law. The DOLC awards contracts for state liquor agencies
  • Responsible for the enforcement of Ohio's liquor laws and regulations
  • Issues citations to liquor permit holders who are in violation of Ohio's liquor laws and regulations. After a citation is written, the matter is referred to the Attorney General's Office - Liquor Unit which will schedule the case for a hearing before the Liquor Control Commission
  • Maintains records and case history of liquor permit holders with liquor violations
  • Maintains regional offices and offers training classes to permit holders and their employees
  • Answers questions regarding compliance with Ohio liquor laws and rules
 Ohio Department of Public Safety -Investigative Unit's Liquor and Food Stamp
Violations Hotline: 1-877-4-MINORS
(1-877-464-6677)

Case Updates

For upcoming hearing week, cases that have been Continued, Withdrawn or Dismissed. Click here for docket information.

417-13

Date

 

Permit Holder

  

Case Number
June 5

 
  4955 Arbor Village, Inc., (dba) Zueys Roundback Bar    653-13 
  Tom & Jerry’s Sports Bar, LLC   639-13
       
       
       
June 6      
  State Road Food and Beverage, dba Save More Mart   417-13
  MOM Corp. dba Pints   690-13
  Huckoby, Inc. (dba) Henry’s Bar   685-13
       



 



 
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Jackie Williams, Executive Director
77 South High Street, 18th Floor • Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-466-3132 • Fax: 614-466-4564
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