Nebraska Administrative Code Topic - LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
Here's an overview of Nebraska Administrative Code Title 237 – Liquor Control Commission:
📚 Structure of Title 237
The Code is organized into 16 main chapters:
Chapter 1 – Practice & Procedure
Covers public meeting protocols, contested-case hearings, petitions, and processes like “Penalty in Abeyance” (regulations.justia.com, lcc.nebraska.gov).
Chapter 2 – General Requirements for Licensees
Details fingerprinting, residency requirements, trade name notifications, manager applications, and prohibitions against falsifying applications (regulations.justia.com, lcc.nebraska.gov).
Chapter 3 – Corporations/Partnerships
Requirements for appointing a qualified resident manager and associated filing provisions (regulations.justia.com, lcc.nebraska.gov).
Chapter 4 – Storage & Transportation (limited sections, §237‑4‑001 to ‑002) (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 5 – Labels & Containers / Brand Registration (§237‑5‑001 to ‑003) (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 6 – Licensee Operations (§237‑6‑001 to ‑020), including rules on hours of sale, promotional practices, age requirements, keg tracking, etc.
Chapter 7 – Reports / Record Retention (§237‑7‑001 to ‑002) (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com).
Chapter 8 – State Institutions (§237‑8‑001) (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 13 – Farm Wineries (§237‑13‑001 to ‑008).
Chapter 14 – Minimum Standards for Alcoholic Server Training Programs (§237‑14‑001 to ‑004).
Chapter 15 – Cigar Shop Certification Requirements (§237‑15‑001 to ‑003).
Chapter 16 – Requirements for Wholesalers & Shippers (§237‑16‑001) (regulations.justia.com).
🔍 Key Highlights
Public Hearing & Enforcement (Ch. 1)
Public meetings: posted ≥3 days in advance; emergency meetings require reasons documented (lcc.nebraska.gov).
License suspensions/penalties handled via contested hearings; “Penalty in Abeyance” allows conditional remediation (lcc.nebraska.gov).
Licensing Criteria (Ch. 2–3)
Fingerprinting: Required for key individuals (corporate officers, >25% shareholders); spouse may be waived .
Managers: Corporations must appoint a Nebraska-resident manager; filings required on change (lcc.nebraska.gov).
Residency: Licensees must meet certain Nebraska residency ties (voter registration, vehicle, address, etc.) (lcc.nebraska.gov).
Falsification: Strict prohibition on falsifying license info (both application and ongoing records) .
Operations & Compliance (Ch. 6–7)
Sales hours: On‑sale ends at 2 a.m. (clean-up by 2:15 a.m.), off‑sale ends at 1 a.m. (lincoln.ne.gov).
Age: Servers must be 19+; managers or designate must be 21+ on duty. Keg tracking and purchaser ID required for large-volume sales (lincoln.ne.gov).
Recordkeeping: Wholesaler-retailer transactions, keg sales, and related records must be maintained and reported regularly.
Wholesaler & Promotional Rules (Ch. 16)
Defines rules for wholesaler–licensee relationships, including credit limits, promotional allowances, and sampling (nebraskalegislature.gov).
🏛️ Statutory Authority & Local Oversight
Statutory basis: The Nebraska Liquor Control Act (Chapter 53) grants the Commission power over manufacture, distribution, licensing, and enforcement of liquor laws in the state (nebraskalegislature.gov).
Local bodies: Authority to inspect premises, comment on license applications, and even revoke licenses within jurisdiction — subject to state-level appeal (codelibrary.amlegal.com).
✅ How to Engage or Comply
| Task | Citation |
|---|---|
| Submit petitions or requests for declaratory rulings | Ch. 1 procedures |
| Prepare for fingerprint and residency requirements | Ch. 2 |
| Appoint and register a resident manager | Ch. 3 |
| Adhere to sales hours and server age rules | Ch. 6 |
| Maintain transaction and keg records | Ch. 6–7 |
| Monitor wholesaler relationships | Ch. 16 |
| Observe public hearing rules for enforcement | Ch. 1 |
🔎 For Full & Current Regulation
These rules are periodically updated (check quarterly official updates) (lcc.nebraska.gov, regulations.justia.com, lincoln.ne.gov).
The Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s official PDF (as of May 28, 2024) provides comprehensive, authoritative text .
For statutes, refer to Neb. Rev. Stat. Chapter 53 (Liquor Control Act).
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