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Liquor Control Commission About the Commission

Authority & Date Established:Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4301. The Liquor Control Commission was originally established as part of the Department of Liquor Control and became an independent agency in 1985.

The Commission hears cases related to violations of state liquor laws that could result in fines or the suspension or revocation of liquor permits. It also hears appeals from either permit holders or communities that object to decisions made by the Department of Commerce's Division of Liquor Control concerning the issuance, renewal and/or transfer of liquor permits. In addition, the Commission can hear appeals on the non-renewal of liquor sales permits based on failure to pay taxes.

Rule Review: In 1996 the 121st General Assembly enacted Substitute House Bill 473 which generally requires state agencies to set for each of its rules a review date that is not later than five years after the rule's effective date or the rule's immediately preceding review date, but only if the rule is subject to review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).

The Commission welcomes public input on rules. The Commission's rule review schedule through 2011 is updated as rules are reviewed. The Commissions Guide to Rule-Making and Public Participation gives the public information as to how they can get involved in the rule-review process. For more information in regards to current rules under review please go to Commission News.
 
The Liquor Control Commission is comprised of a staff of three fixed-term Commissioners and five full-time office employees. The three Commissioners are appointed for a six-year term by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
 
  • What is the procedure for filing an appeal with the Commission (Ohio Revised Code 4301.28)?
  • Forfeitures/fines collected as a result of commission orders are deposited in the General Revenue Fund
  • In total, the Commission hears over 3,000 cases per year.
  • The Commission promulgates rules regarding liquor production, sales restrictions, minimum sale prices, advertising and other matters related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of beer, wine and liquor.

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