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To: sandintoes who wrote (693388)	7/22/2005 6:16:02 PM
From: Karen Lawrence	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

I asked the resident expert - my boyfriend why Oregon has state control. He said: Because this is one of the stupidest states in the Union, and they think they have to regulate alcohol consumption for Oregonians. I think there must be something else to it. I'll try to get a real answer for you. :)

To: sandintoes who wrote (693388)	7/22/2005 6:18:49 PM
From: Karen Lawrence	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

I found something re: Oregon ~Introduction The sale of alcoholic beverages has been a concern of Oregonians for over 150 years. The 1844 vote for prohibition in the Oregon Territory is often referred to as the first prohibition law in the United States. This first act was repealed in 1845. However, many Oregon voters remained concerned about the minimal control of alcohol. Other local option laws were adopted at various times in different localities in the state in the ensuing years. The continuing concern with regulation of alcoholic beverages was reflected in the 1915 vote by Oregonians to ban all liquor sales, which preceded the adoption of national prohibition by four years. In 1933, national prohibition ended with the repeal of the 18th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Oregon's governor, Julius Meier appointed Dr. William S. Knox and a special committee to study Oregon's options with regard to regulation of alcoholic beverages. The committee reviewed the issue and recommended the adoption of the Canadian system of sales by the state. The committee held that the proposed system of control would not only provide needed revenue for state and local services, but would keep alcohol abuse at a lower level. Based on the Knox report, the Oregon Legislative Assembly held a Special Session that created the Oregon Liquor Control Commission just four days after national prohibition was repealed. Oregon was one of 18 states that chose state control. The Commission's enabling statutes are ORS Chapters 471, 472, 473 and 474. Its administrative rules are OAR Chapter 845. The Commission's mission is "to effectively regulate the sale, distribution, and responsible use of alcoholic beverages in order to protect Oregon's public health, safety and community livability." Currently, the agency has 180 employees at their main office and 36 in six field offices. In addition, the Commission currently operates 236 retail liquor stores throughout the state selling packaged distilled spirits. bluebook.state.or.us