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New Hampshire Liquor Commission

Agency overview
Formed1934
JurisdictionNew Hampshire
Headquarters50 Storrs Street
Concord, New Hampshire
Agency executives

  • Joseph W. Mollica, Chairman[1]
  • Nicole Brassard Jordan, Deputy Commissioner[1]

Websitewww.nh.gov/liquor

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission is a government agency of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. The commission regulates the sale of alcoholic beverages in New Hampshire, one of 18 alcoholic beverage control states.[1]

The commission became operational in 1934,[2] following repeal of Prohibition in the United States in 1933. The commission is led by a chairperson, currently Joseph W. Mollica. The chairperson nominates a deputy commissioner for appointment by the Governor of New Hampshire with the consent of the Governor's Council. The current deputy commissioner is Nicole Brassard Jordan.[3]

Organization[edit]

New hampshire liquor & wine outlet near me

Logo of New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlets

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission has three divisions: the Division of Marketing, Merchandising, and Warehousing; the Division of Administration; and the Division of Enforcement and Licensing.[4]

  • Division of Marketing, Merchandising, and Warehousing – Operates the retail and wholesale business part of the Commission. It is responsible for the operation of all state liquor stores, merchandising, advertising, warehousing and transportation.[5]
  • Division of Administrative Services – Responsible for information technology, human resource management, plant maintenance, general administrative support to the Commission, and liaison activities with the Governor & Executive Council, the Legislature, and other state agencies.[6] Financial Administration is also under the Division of Administrative Services.
  • Division of Enforcement and Licensing – Responsible for the licensure of all private businesses engaged in the manufacture, transportation, distribution and sales of alcoholic beverages with the state. Provides education, awareness and outreach programming for licensees, other law enforcement and public groups. Enforcement of the state's alcoholic beverage laws and administrative code of rules. The Division of Enforcement also performs security and asset protection function for the Commission and its retail outlets.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "About Us". NH.gov. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  2. ^ "State Liquor Board Visited By Chairman New Hampshire Board". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, Vermont. July 13, 1934. p. 2. Retrieved February 17, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "30-year employee of liquor commission named deputy". Concord Monitor. Concord, New Hampshire. AP. July 3, 2019. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  4. ^ "Section 176:8 Divisions and Directors". www.gencourt.state.nh.us.
  5. ^ "marketing_index". www.nh.gov.
  6. ^ "administrative_services". www.nh.gov.
  7. ^ "Official website of the NH Liquor Commission, Division of Enforcement & Licensing | NH Liquor Commission, Division of Enforcement". www.nh.gov.

  • Official website
  • New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlets
  • New Hampshire alcoholic beverage laws

New Hampshire liquor stores limit hours amid workforce crunch

WHEN HE RETURNS, COMING UP. MARISSA: THE STATE LIQUOR COMMISSION SAYS IT’S TEMPORARILY ADJUSTING STORE HOURS AT SOME LOCATIONS. LIKE MANY RETAILERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, THE AGENCY SAYS IT’S SUFFERING FROM STAFFING SHORTAGES, SO HOURS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED TO CATER TO THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF SHOPPING WHILE KEEPING ALL NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR AND WINE OUTLETS OPEN. MANY OF THE STORES ARE CLOSING AT 6:00 P.M., TO THE DISMAY OF SHOPPERS. >> THEY ARE MAKING IT A LOT HARDER FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO WORK AND WORK ALL DAY. >> IF I GET OFF AT 5:00, I WOULD LIKE TO COME OVER HERE FOR A BEER AND THEY CLOSE AT 6:00. I’VE GOT AN HOUR, BUT IT TAKES THE AN HOUR AND A HALF TO GET HERE. IT IS CLOSED. MARISSA: THE AGENCY SAYS IT’S ACTIVELY RECRUITING STAFF.

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New Hampshire liquor stores limit hours amid workforce crunch

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission is temporarily adjusting store hours at some locations because of staffing shortages.The commission said hours have been modified at some stores to cater to the largest concentration of shoppers while keeping all New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlet stores open.Many of the stores are closing at 6 p.m., which some shoppers said doesn't give them enough time after work."I work from home a couple days a week, so I'm lucky to have that flexibility," said shopper Kari Klingsporn. "That's definitely early. I'm sure a lot of people who work nights too won't buy as much."The agency said it's actively recruiting staff members. There are 150 part-time positions and 30 full-time positions open.

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission is temporarily adjusting store hours at some locations because of staffing shortages.

The commission said hours have been modified at some stores to cater to the largest concentration of shoppers while keeping all New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlet stores open.

Many of the stores are closing at 6 p.m., which some shoppers said doesn't give them enough time after work.

"I work from home a couple days a week, so I'm lucky to have that flexibility," said shopper Kari Klingsporn. "That's definitely early. I'm sure a lot of people who work nights too won't buy as much."

The agency said it's actively recruiting staff members. There are 150 part-time positions and 30 full-time positions open.

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What alcohol is New Hampshire known?

Yet industry liquor blog Breaking Bourbon named New Hampshire the number three state for buying bourbon, and the New York Times even profiled one of the stores as a travel destination. How did these state-run retail outlets generate such buzz?

Does New Hampshire sell liquor in grocery stores?

An on sale licensee may allow the sale of alcohol from 6:00 am to 1:00 am. What are the hours of sale for alcohol in a convenience or grocery store? An off sale licensee may allow the sale of alcohol from 6:00 am to 11:45 pm.

Can you buy hard alcohol in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet stores do not sell beer or alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 6% or less by volume. These products are available at most convenience stores or supermarkets in the state.

How is liquor sold in NH?

New Hampshire is one of only 17 states that control the sale of wine and spirits. While spirits are sold exclusively in our Outlets, wine and beer are also available in grocery and convenience stores.