NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEBRASKA STATE PATROL
www.nsp.state.ne.us
Contact: Deb Collins 402-479-4985
September 1, 2009

Four Businesses Cited During Compliance Checks

(Grand Island, NE)- The Nebraska State Patrol in conjunction with the York Police Department and the Polk and York County Sheriff’s Offices conducted compliance checks at 42 alcohol retail outlets.

During the checks conducted Saturday, August 29, 2009, four businesses in Polk, and York Counties were found to be non-compliant after selling alcohol to minors.  The retail outlets checked during the collaborative effort included convenience, liquor, and grocery stores as well as restaurants and bars.

Compliance checks are conducted to help communities determine the extent of the problem of alcohol sales as a source of youth access to alcohol.   Local law enforcement conducts compliance checks to ensure that businesses are in compliance with the state’s youth alcohol laws.

Additional funding for agencies involved in the increased enforcement efforts is provided by the Nebraska office of Highway Safety (NOHS).

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