Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) conducted numerous alcohol compliance checks in April in partnership with local public health agencies.
On April 18, investigators conducted checks in both Custer and Loup Counties. All eleven businesses inspected refused to sell alcohol to a minor for a compliance rate of 100%.
For the month of April, 89 businesses were inspected in total. 85 of those businesses refused to sell alcohol to a minor. April’s overall compliance rate was 96%.
The businesses checked included restaurants, bars, grocery stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, and other establishments that sell alcohol. 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.
Alcohol-serving businesses and employees have access to training resources through the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. Responsible Beverage Server Training is a comprehensive training designed to equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to serve alcohol responsibly in a bar, convenience store, grocery store, or at a special event, manage difficult situations, and uphold legal and ethical standards. To enroll in this free training program or to learn more about its benefits, please visit: https://rbst.lincoln.ne.gov/index.php?page=registration. A full list of certified alcohol training programs recommended by the Commission can be found here: Certified Alcohol Training Courses.pdf (nebraska.gov).
