New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
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The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (Division of ABC or, simply, ABC) is an agency of the government of the state of New Jersey
that regulates commerce in alcoholic beverage
s in that state.
In 1933, after the adoption of the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution, New Jersey enacted the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (known as Title 33 because it was listed in the Revised Statutes as the 33rd title, listed alphabetically, under "Intoxicating Liquors.") That law established a Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, to be headed by a Commissioner. After New Jersey's 1947 Constitution
was adopted and some departments were consolidated, the Department was incorporated into the Division of Law and Public Safety under the New Jersey Attorney General
's office.
The Division of ABC is headed by a Director, who is appointed by the Governor of New Jersey
with the advice and consent of the State Senate
. Investigations of violations of the ABC law are conducted by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Unit in the Division of State Police
which, like the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, is within the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety
under the state attorney general.
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
that regulates commerce in alcoholic beverage
Alcoholic beverage
An alcoholic beverage is a drink containing ethanol, commonly known as alcohol. Alcoholic beverages are divided into three general classes: beers, wines, and spirits. They are legally consumed in most countries, and over 100 countries have laws regulating their production, sale, and consumption...
s in that state.
In 1933, after the adoption of the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution, New Jersey enacted the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (known as Title 33 because it was listed in the Revised Statutes as the 33rd title, listed alphabetically, under "Intoxicating Liquors.") That law established a Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, to be headed by a Commissioner. After New Jersey's 1947 Constitution
New Jersey State Constitution
The Constitution of the State of New Jersey is the basic governing document of the State of New Jersey. In addition to three British Royal Charters issued for East Jersey, West Jersey and united New Jersey while they were still colonies, the state has been governed by three constitutions...
was adopted and some departments were consolidated, the Department was incorporated into the Division of Law and Public Safety under the New Jersey Attorney General
New Jersey Attorney General
The Attorney General of New Jersey is a member of the executive cabinet of the state. The office is appointed by the Governor of New Jersey and term limited...
's office.
The Division of ABC is headed by a Director, who is appointed by the Governor of New Jersey
Governor of New Jersey
The Office of the Governor of New Jersey is the executive branch for the U.S. state of New Jersey. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be...
with the advice and consent of the State Senate
New Jersey Senate
The New Jersey Senate was established as the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature by the Constitution of 1844, replacing the Legislative Council. From 1844 until 1965 New Jersey's counties elected one Senator, each. Under the 1844 Constitution the term of office was three years. The 1947...
. Investigations of violations of the ABC law are conducted by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Unit in the Division of State Police
New Jersey State Police
The New Jersey State Police is the state police force for the state of New Jersey. It is a general-powers police agency with state wide jurisdiction when requested by the Governor, designated by Troop Sectors.-History:...
which, like the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, is within the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety
New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety
The New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety is a governmental agency in the U.S. state of New Jersey that focuses on protection of the lives and property of New Jersey residents and visitors. The department operates under the supervision of the New Jersey Attorney General...
under the state attorney general.