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StateWays Jan-Feb 2015

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D A T E L I N E Business Briefs Oregon Liquor Control Commission to Regulate Marijuana Oregon's Measure 91 — which legalizes the posses- sion of marijuana — passed in a statewide referendum on Tuesday. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission now has until January 1, 2016, to draft rules and imple- ment regulations pertaining to the production and sale of marijuana. The OLCC will work with other state agencies to implement the new law, keeping in mind the amount of accountability necessary, while maintaining a public process. Through January 2016, the agency will be asking for public and stakeholder input in order to shape public policy. The OLCC says it will focus on preventing marijuana sales to minors, protecting con- sumers through establishing standards and providing education, as well as supporting law enforcement in efforts to prevent unlicensed sale and production of the controlled substance. "It is a great responsibility to implement this mea- sure," the agency said in a press release. "Although we have learned much already, we will continue to look to our Washington and Colorado neighbors for best practices and opportunities for improvement. We have been preparing for what lies ahead. We will work with our stakeholders, legislators and the public to create a safe and secure pro- gram that will meet the terms of the law and satisfy the wishes of Oregonians." Measure 91 allows individuals to possess up to 8 oz. of marijuana per residence, and to grow up to four plants per residence in Oregon. Under the law, the OLCC must begin accepting license applications by January 4, 2016. StateWays ■ www.stateways.com ■ January/February 2015 6 Rick Przebieda Marc Satterthwaite New NABCA Industry Advisory Committee Leadership Marc Satterthwaite of Brown-Forman has been elected the new chairman of the agency's IAC, and Rick Przebieda of Luxco has been elected vice chair. Satterthwaite is VP, director, sales operations North America of Brown-Forman and has served as vice chair for the past three years. Przebieda is national sales manager, control states and Canada at Luxco. The two men were elected to the positions during a recent NABCA meeting in Oregon. The committee's immediate past chair is John Byrne, director of control states for Remy Cointreau USA. "We thank John for his service over the last six years to this committee as chair and vice chair," said Jim Sgueo, NABCA CEO. "His contribution to this and other planning committees have been valuable and appreciated. We also congratulate Marc and Rick, and look forward to a productive three years." The Industry Advisory Committee consists of interested NABCA supplier members appointed by NABCA's Board of Directors for a three-year term. These appointees serve as an advisory body to the board on operational, policy, education, regulatory and other issues common to control systems and the industry. The committee also provides the board with information on current and future industry opera- tions and trends. NHLC Launches Holiday Initiative The New Hampshire Liquor Commis- sion's Division of Enforcement and Licensing announced a stepped-up effort to combat impaired driving and alcohol abuse during the holiday season. The agency is utilizing a $25,000 grant from the National Liquor Law Enforcement As- sociation (NLLEA) to bolster awareness efforts and enforcement operations. "The NHLC takes public safety extremely seriously and we're committed to ensuring the safety of all New Hampshire residents and visitors to our state," Chairman Joseph W. Mollica said in a press release. "We certainly understand the holidays are a time to celebrate and enjoy the company of family and friends, but NHLC also views this time as a chance to un- derscore the risks, dangers and consequences of impaired driving." The Division of Enforcement is increasing visits to licensed establishments, and conducting undercover and high-visibility investigations and operations, including an increased presence both in establishments and on patrol. The agency is also partnering with other New Hamp- shire law enforcement organizations to collect place of last drink (POLD) data, to determine where patrons are being over-served.

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