Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Hall, Red Willow Counties

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Hall, Red Willow Counties

March 12, 2024
Grand Island, NEB.
Alcohol Inspections

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Hall and Red Willow Counties in recent weeks.

During the afternoon and evening hours of Thursday, February 29, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks in Hall County. This project was supported by grant #2447 from Tobacco Free Hall County.

In total, 10 businesses were checked. Two of those businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a compliance rate of 80%. One business failed to check the minor’s ID.

The businesses that failed the compliance checks were:

Y & N Liquor – Grand Island

Pump & Pantry 52 – Grand Island

During the afternoon and evening hours of Sunday, March 10, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks in Red Willow County. This project was supported in whole or part by grant #93.959 under the SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Region II Human Services, and the Nebraska DHHS Division of Behavioral Health.

In total, 11 businesses were checked. None of those businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a compliance rate of 100%. Each of the businesses checked the minor’s ID.

The businesses included convenience stores, grocery stores, hotels, restaurants, liquor stores, and bars.

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.

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