Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol and tobacco compliance checks at numerous businesses across Nebraska.
During the months of March and April, investigators have conducted tobacco compliance checks in Antelope, Boyd, Holt, Knox, and Pierce Counties. In total, 85 businesses were inspected. Nine of those businesses sold tobacco to a person under 21 years of age. The compliance rate for the checks was 89%. The compliance checks were funded by Areas Substance Abuse Prevention coalition under grant #B08T1083064-01 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of ONDCP, SAMHSA, or HHS.
On Saturday, April 15, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks in Scottsbluff County. This project was supported in whole or part by a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office.
In total, 18 businesses were inspected. All of those businesses refused to sell alcohol to a minor for a compliance rate of 100%. All of the businesses check the minor’s ID.
On Wednesday, April 5, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks in Dawson 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, 10 businesses were inspected. Six of those businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a compliance rate of 40%. All of the businesses checked the minor’s ID.
Clerks who sell tobacco or alcohol to a minor are cited. Businesses that sell alcohol to a minor to referred to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. The businesses involved in these compliance checks included convenience stores, restaurants, liquor stores, and bars.