Who is authorized to enforce the ABC and conduct inspections of licensed premises?

• A. Private security contractors
• B. Peace officers and designated regulators or inspectors authorized by the ABC
• C. Citizens on a volunteer basis
• D. County clerks

Answer: (B)

Enforcement and inspections of licensed alcohol premises are carried out by peace officers and ABC-designated regulators or inspectors. These officers have the authority to enforce the Alcoholic Beverage Control laws, conduct inspections of licensed locations, verify licenses, check IDs, ensure compliance with hours and service rules, review records, and take enforcement action when violations occur. Private security contractors may handle on-site security, but they do not have the general enforcement or official inspection powers under the ABC. Citizens acting voluntarily have no statutory enforcement authority, and county clerks, while they issue licenses and keep records, do not perform ongoing enforcement inspections of licensed premises.