ENFORCEMENT

Welcome to the Asheville Alcoholic Control Board Law Enforcement Division.

The Asheville ABC Law Enforcement Division consists of 2 full-time officers dedicated to the enforcement of the North Carolina Alcohol Beverage Control Laws. ABC officers may arrest and take other investigative and enforcement actions for any criminal offenses; however, the primary responsibility of an ABC officer is the enforcement of the ABC Laws (NC General Statutes 18B) and the drug laws (Chapter 90 of the NC General Statutes). ABC officers also enforce the NC ABC Commission Administrative Rules and Regulations. ABC officers conduct compliance inspections and investigations of ABC permitted establishments. If a violation is detected, the ABC officer will submit a violation report the NC ABC Commission. ABC officers also work with ABC permitted establishments in helping educate their employees about responsible alcohol sales. At times, officers may conduct an underage campaign where ABC establishments are checked to see if they are in compliance with sales to underage persons.

Asheville ABC Law Enforcement is proud to be associated with other law enforcement agencies. Asheville ABC Law Enforcement may, at times, combine resources with local police departments and/or federal agencies to conduct and complete certain investigations.

If you have information regarding ABC Laws violations or would like to register a complaint, you can contact and ABC officer at (828) 210-1444 or by e-mail.

Impairment begins with your first drink. For safety's sake, never drive after drinking.