The Enforcement Division enforces
all laws and regulations pertaining to the sale of alcoholic
beverages and cigarettes in the State of Arkansas, and provides
training and assistance for all law enforcement agencies
regarding alcoholic beverages.The Alcoholic Beverage Control
Division conducts background investigations of those persons,
businesses and organizations that apply for licenses under the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.
Division agents conduct inspections and report on permit
applications, conduct investigations of violations and
apprehend violators.Agents of the Division investigate and
inspect damaged shipments of controlled beverages which
have been involved in a fire, vehicle accident, or there
casualty to certify the extent and amount of damage for
the purpose of refunding any taxes which have been paid to
the State. The agents also answer complaints related to alcohol,
confiscate unlicensed alcoholic products, and perform other special
assignments such as food stamp fraud when food stamps are used to
purchase alcoholic beverages.
All Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement agents must be certified
law enforcement officers.
