Nebraska Liquor Control Commission Web site
The Nebraska Liquor Control Commission welcomes you to our homepage. We are committed to serving our visitors by supplying up-to-date information on liquor related issues. We hope that our site will be of assistance in regards to any licensing, enforcement, revenue or any other liquor related questions you might have.
What's New at the NLCC?
THE NEBRASKA LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY OCTOBER 13, 2008 IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBUS DAY.
Audit Division
ATTENTION WINE & SPIRIT WHOLESALERS:
As a reminder, all alcoholic beverage samples received from a licensed shipper must be brought into your floor inventory and accounted for. All samples received are taxable. Please Review: Chapter 6, 002.01 of the RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Enforcement Division
Liquor License Information Brochure (quick answers to common questions)
Upcoming Training
Certified Retail Training Program
October 30, 2008 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Seward Civic Center at 616 Bradford, Seward, NE.
Instructor Sergeant Martin Costello Nebraska State Patrol
Note: in order to be certified attendees will be required to take a written test at the conclusion of the training.
Registration contact person:
Deputy Tina Matulka
Seward County Sheriff's Office
261 South 8th Street
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2359
October 14, 2008 2:00pm to 5:00pm, Chadron State College
Licensing Division
Class C License Renewals
All Class C and Class CK Licenses will expire on October 31, 2008. The renewal forms have been sent to the local City and County clerks.
Reminder: You can renew online by clicking on the Online Services button on our Menu Bar.
SPECIAL DESIGNATED LICENSES
As of August 1, 2008 the local law enforcement statement is no longer required to be filed with Special Designated License applications.
SMOKING BAN NEWS
Due to the upcoming state wide no smoking ban (effective June 2009), any outdoor smoking areas where you want alcohol to be allowed will need to be approved by the Commission and added to your liquor license. You may apply for one of the two types of areas, beer garden or sidewalk cafe defined here. To make application for this area click here for the necessary form. All questions regarding guidelines on how the area needs to be enclosed may be addressed to the local governing body. A copy of the smoking ban may be viewed at Nebraska Clean Air Act of 2008.
TRAINING INFORMATION
Starting January 1st - All Individuals wishing to be certified as a server will need to send us their documents showing completion of training by a certified Training Course with a $5.00 payment. Please make payable to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commisison.
Revenue Division
FYI 
HARD APPLE CIDER IS WINE AND THE EXCISE TAX IS .95 CENTS A GALLON.
HARD APPLE CIDER IS CONSIDER A WINE BY THE FEDERAL ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU (TTB)
(TTB Definition)
Still wine derived primarily from apples or apple concentrate (apple juice, or the equivalent amount of concentrate reconstituted to the original brix of the juice prior to concentration, must represent more that 50 percent of the volume of the finished product) containing no other fruit product nor any artificial product which imparts a fruit flavor other than apple; containing at least one-half of one percent (0.05%) and less than seven percent alcohol by volume; having the taste, aroma, and characteristics generally attributed to hard cider; and sold or offered for sale as hard cider.
Beer Shipper Invoices No Longer Required - Letter From the Executive Director
Spirit/Wine Shipper Invoices No Longer Required - Letter From the Executive Director
NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
BEER FORMS - New Forms - Revised and Required Effective July 1, 2008
SPIRIT AND WINE FORMS - New Forms- Revised and Required Effective July 1, 2008
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