Alcoholic Beverage Control, Division of
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Mission
The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control operates under the direction of the State Liquor Authority, a three-member Board consisting of a Chairperson, who acts as the agency administrator, and two Commissioners, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Division regulates and controls the manufacture, sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages within the State; issues licenses and permits to manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers; works with local law enforcement agencies and localities across the State to ensure compliance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; and regulates trade and credit practices for the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages.
Budget Highlights
The Executive Budget recommends $18.9 million for the Division. This is an increase of $1.9 million from the 2012-13 budget, reflecting growth in costs related to the implementation and development of the statewide e-Licensing Project, which will streamline and improve the processing of license applications.
The Executive Budget recommends a workforce of 127 FTEs, no change from 2012-13.
| Category | Available 2012-13 |
Appropriations Recommended 2013-14 |
Change From 2012-13 |
Reappropriations Recommended 2013-14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Operations | 17,001,000 | 18,893,000 | 1,892,000 | 0 |
| Total | 17,001,000 | 18,893,000 | 1,892,000 | 0 |
| Program | 2012-13 Estimated FTEs 03/31/13 |
2013-14 Estimated FTEs 03/31/14 |
FTE Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Compliance | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| Licensing and Wholesaler Services | |||
| Special Revenue Funds - Other | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| Total | 127 | 127 | 0 |
Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/22/2013