The National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) was established in 1938 as the nationwide organization representing the interests of
alcoholic beverage control state
Alcoholic beverage control states, generally called control states, less often ABC states, are 17 states in the United States that, as of 2016, have state monopoly over the wholesaling or retailing of some or all categories of alcoholic beverage ...
s or monopoly sale states in the United States.
NABCA's stated mission is to support those states and areas in which governmental agencies exclusively wholesale and/or retail some form or forms (
beer
Beer is one of the oldest and the most widely consumed type of alcoholic drink in the world, and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea. It is produced by the brewing and fermentation of starches, mainly derived from ce ...
,
wine
Wine is an alcoholic drink typically made from fermented grapes. Yeast consumes the sugar in the grapes and converts it to ethanol and carbon dioxide, releasing heat in the process. Different varieties of grapes and strains of yeasts are m ...
or
distilled spirits
Liquor (or a spirit) is an alcoholic drink produced by distillation of grains, fruits, vegetables, or sugar, that have already gone through alcoholic fermentation. Other terms for liquor include: spirit drink, distilled beverage or hard l ...
) of alcohol beverages by supporting member jurisdictions in their efforts to protect
public health
Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals". Analyzing the det ...
and safety and ensure responsible and efficient systems for beverage alcohol distribution and sales.
Currently, control jurisdictions represent approximately 25.2% of the nation's population. They account for roughly 22% of distilled spirit sales and a significantly smaller percentage of beer and wine sales.
Leadership
Daniel Noble, chairman of the director of the Wyoming Department of Revenue, assumed the role of chair of the NABCA Board of Directors in May 2019. At the same time, A.D. "Zander" Guy, Jr, chairman of the NC ABC Commission, assumed the role of chair-elect.
See also
See
Alcoholic beverage control state
Alcoholic beverage control states, generally called control states, less often ABC states, are 17 states in the United States that, as of 2016, have state monopoly over the wholesaling or retailing of some or all categories of alcoholic beverage ...
for a list of "control states" and their exact level of control.
References
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1938 establishments in the United States
Organizations established in 1938
Trade associations based in the United States
Alcohol in the United States