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The Role of Data in Changing The Role of Data in Changing Alcohol Regulations Alcohol Regulations
in New Mexicoin New Mexico
Gary Tomada, New Mexico Regulation and Licensing DepartmentGary Tomada, New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
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OutlineOutline
• Introduction: Alcohol Regulation 101• Role of alcohol regulation in preventing alcohol-
related harm• History of the New Mexico Liquor Control Act (LCA)
• The role of data in supporting recent alcohol regulatory changes in NM
• Aftermath of recent regulatory change in NM
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• Prevention experts agree:– Strengthening and enforcing alcohol sales and
service regulations is an effective strategy for reducing alcohol-related harm.*
* World Health Organization, Institute of Medicine, CDC Community Guide, Join Together Online
Alcohol Regulation and PreventionAlcohol Regulation and Prevention
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Enforcement Publicity/Media
Increased perception of risk of citation/penalty
Reduced illegal sales and service
Regulations
Laws
Reduced alcohol related harm
Prevention ModelPrevention Model
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Alcohol Regulation 101Alcohol Regulation 101
Enforcement Publicity
Increased perception of risk of citation/penalty
Reduced illegal sales and service
Regulations
Laws
Reduced alcohol related harm
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• The state Liquor Control Act:
– Creates an agency to oversee the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
– Establishes regulations that govern the manufacture, sale, and distribution of all legal alcoholic beverages
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• The state Liquor Control Act provides the foundation for regulation of:
– The number and location of liquor licenses
– The terms of liquor sales and service, including:• Definition of responsible sales and service• Penalties for irresponsible sales and service, e.g.,
– Sales to minors– Sales to intoxicated persons
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• NM Liquor Control Act (Statute 60-6C-1)
“The Director shall suspend or revoke the license…when he finds that any licensee…has sold, served or given any alcoholic beverage to a minor…or to an intoxicated person…on two separate occasions within any twelve month period.”
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Enforcement Publicity
Increased perception of risk of citation/penalty
Reduced illegal sales and service
Regulations
Laws
Reduced alcohol related harm
Regulations
Alcohol Regulation 101Alcohol Regulation 101
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• Legislative branch crafts laws that define activities and entities subject to regulation
• Administrative branch crafts regulations that define how these laws will be implemented
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• NM Administrative Code (NMAC 15.10.61.8) “Schedule of Penalties:
Violations involving sales to minors or intoxicated persons . Five or more offenses [within a twelve (12) month period] will result in…revocation of the liquor license.”
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• Milestones in the New Mexico Liquor Control Act’s regulation of sales and service:
– 1960s: Liquor Control Act enacted
– 1960s: Liquor Control Act sales and service
regulations enacted
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• In forty years, New Mexico never revoked a license under this “5 strikes” version of the sales and service regulation
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Enforcement Publicity
Increased perception of risk of citation/penalty
Reduced illegal sales and service
Regulations
Laws
Reduced alcohol related harm
Prevention ModelPrevention Model
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Regulations
Enforcement Publicity
Increased perception of risk of citation/penalty
Reduced illegal sales and service
Laws
Reduced alcohol related harm
Prevention ModelPrevention Model
Enforcement Publicity
Increased perception of risk of citation/penalty
Reduced illegal sales and service
Reduced alcohol related harm
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The Role of Data in Supporting The Role of Data in Supporting Regulatory ChangeRegulatory Change
in New Mexicoin New Mexico
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The Process of ChangeThe Process of Change
• 2004: Governor appointed DWI Czar
• 2005: Task force convened to review state LCA, related regulations, and enforcement
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The Process of ChangeThe Process of Change
• Liquor Control Task Force reviewed Liquor Control Act sales and service regulations
– 28 members from three major groups• State agencies• Alcohol advocate community (e.g., MADD)• Alcohol industry (n=5)
– Group met 12 times– Group reviewed LCA, regulations, and issues/evidence– Group made initial then final recommendations
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The Process of ChangeThe Process of Change
• Liquor Control Task Force recommendations
– “Three strikes” rule for license revocation• Including sales to intoxicated persons, not just minors
– Blood alcohol content (BAC) >= 0.14 within two hours of sale can be used as presumptive evidence of intoxication at time of sale (existing regulation said within one hour of sale)
– Employees at licensed premises cannot drink or be intoxicated on premises
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– Three public hearings
– Pro/con testimony presented to hearing judge
– Hearing judge ruled on testimony
• 2006: Public hearings held on regulatory rule change
The Process of ChangeThe Process of Change
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• Arguments in favor of proposed rule changes
Data and ChangeData and Change
– Existing regulations are out of line with LCA statute
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• Arguments in favor of proposed rule changes
– Existing regulations are out of line with LCA statute
– A-R harm is a major public health issue in New Mexico
Data and ChangeData and Change
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Data and ChangeData and Change
Alcohol-involved Fatalities and Rates in NM
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Alcohol-involved fatalities per 100k pop
Source: NMDOT
NM has among the highest alcohol-involved motor vehicle fatality rates in the U.S.
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• Arguments in favor of proposed rule changes
– Existing regulations are out of line with LCA statute
– A-R harm is a major public health issue in New Mexico
Data and ChangeData and Change
– Intoxication is associated with increased risk of A-R harm
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* Relative to drivers at .00 BAC
Source: Crash Risk of Alcohol Impaired Driving, Compton RP et al
3 x
15 x
30 x
120 x
BAC and Relative Risk of Crash*BAC and Relative Risk of Crash*Data and ChangeData and Change
Increased Intoxication
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• Arguments in favor of proposed rule changes
– Existing regulations are out of line with LCA statute
– A-R harm is a major public health issue in New Mexico
– Intoxication is associated with increased risk of A-R harm
Data and ChangeData and Change
– Industry over-service is a major contributor to intoxication
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Drinking Locations Prior to DWI ArrestDrinking Locations Prior to DWI Arrest
Source: Journal of Studies on Alcohol/November 1996 (Metro Court, 1989-1994)
Work1%
Vehicle2%
Restaurant2%
Home13%
Private Party29%
Bar/Lounge45%
Data and ChangeData and Change
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Driving after binge drinking events (per month) Driving after binge drinking events (per month) by binge drinking location by binge drinking location
Driving after binge drinking events (per month)Driving after binge drinking events (per month)
Restaurant869
Public place1,808
Own home5,104 Bar/Club
5,912
Other255
Other person’s home5,520
Bar/Club5,912
* Past-month self-reported driving after drinking five or more drinks
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, ERD, NMDOH (New Mexico, 2004)
Data and ChangeData and Change Driving after binge drinking Driving after binge drinking
2004 BRFSS binge module
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Restaurant869
Public place1,808
Own home5,104 Bar/Club
5,912
Other255
Other person’s home5,520
Bar/Club5,912
* Past-month self-reported driving after drinking five or more drinks
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, ERD, NMDOH (New Mexico, 2004)
Data and ChangeData and Change
One-third of these
(n=2,002) reported
drinking 10+ drinks
before driving
Driving after binge drinking events (per month) Driving after binge drinking events (per month) by binge drinking location by binge drinking location
2004 BRFSS binge module
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• Arguments in favor of proposed rule changes
– Existing regulations are out of line with LCA statute
– A-R harm is a major public health issue in New Mexico
– Intoxication is associated with increased risk of A-R harm
– Industry over-service is a major contributor to intoxication
Data and ChangeData and Change
– New Mexico’s current penalties are weak and proposed penalties are not out of line with neighboring states
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New Mexico Penalties New Mexico Penalties Rank LastRank Last among Neighbors among Neighbors
State Penalty Minors Penalty Intox
Colorado Revocation occurs on a third violation.
Revocation occurs on a third violation.
California Three strikes in three years results in revocation.
Three strikes in three years results in 45 day suspension or revocation.
Texas Revocation on a third within three years.
Revocation on a third in three years.
***Lose your license if someone dies
Arizona Revocation at 3 in a two year period.
Revocation at 3 in a two year period.
New Mexico Five strikes in one year.
Five Strikes in one year.
Data and ChangeData and ChangeAll our neighbors have “3 strikes” rules.
None of our neighbors “reset the clock” each year.
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• Additional evidence in favor of proposed rule changes
Data and ChangeData and Change
– Video about 21-year-old alcohol poisoning victim at New Mexico State University
– Testimony from families of victims of DWI (MADD)
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• Additional evidence in favor of proposed rule changes
– Testimony from families of victims of DWI
– Video about 21-year-old alcohol poisoning victim at New Mexico State University
Data and ChangeData and Change
– Video showing police enforcement in bars
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• Arguments against proposed rule changes
Data and ChangeData and Change
– Industry self-policing is effective
– Rule change poses undue hardship to licensees
– Threat to New Mexico economy: small businesses, corporate licensees, trade organizations
– Personal responsibility argument
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The OutcomeThe Outcome
• Hearing officer approved changes
– “Three strikes” rule for license revocation• Including sales to intoxicated persons, not just minors
– Blood alcohol content (BAC) >= 0.14 within two hours of sale can be used as presumptive evidence of intoxication at time of sale
– Employees at licensed premises cannot drink or be intoxicated on premises
90 minutes
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The OutcomeThe Outcome
• Hearing officer approved changes
– “Three strikes” rule for license revocation• Including sales to intoxicated persons, not just minors
– Blood alcohol content (BAC) >= 0.14 within two hours of sale can be used as presumptive evidence of intoxication at time of sale
– Employees at licensed premises cannot drink or be intoxicated on premises
90 minutes
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Aftermath of Regulatory ChangeAftermath of Regulatory Changein New Mexicoin New Mexico
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The Outcomes of ChangeThe Outcomes of Change
• Increased public awareness of sales to intoxicated persons as an issue in NM
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The Outcomes of ChangeThe Outcomes of Change
• Increased public awareness of sales to intoxicated persons as an issue in NM
• Increased LCA enforcement
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The Outcomes of ChangeThe Outcomes of Change
• Increased public awareness of sales to intox
• Increased LCA enforcement
Sales toIntox
Sales toMinors
Drinkingon Duty
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Citations in First 6 Months of Year
20062007
Sales toIntox
Sales toMinors
Drinkingon Duty
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200
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Citations in First 6 Months of Year
20062007
Source: NM PSD-SID
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The Outcomes of ChangeThe Outcomes of Change
• Increased public awareness of sales to intox
• Increased LCA enforcement
Sales toIntox
Sales toMinors
Drinkingon Duty
55 68
00
50
100
150
200
Cit
atio
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Citations in First 6 Months of Year
20062007
Source: NM PSD-SID
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Sales toIntox
Sales toMinors
Drinkingon Duty
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Citations in First 6 Months of Year
20062007
The Outcomes of ChangeThe Outcomes of Change
• Increased public awareness of sales to intox
• Increased LCA enforcement
Sales toIntox
Sales toMinors
Drinkingon Duty
55
200
68
97
0 20
50
100
150
200
Cit
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Citations in First 6 Months of Year
20062007
Source: NM PSD-SID
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The Outcomes of ChangeThe Outcomes of Change
• Increased public awareness of sales to intoxicated persons as an issue in NM
• Increased LCA enforcement
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The Outcomes of ChangeThe Outcomes of Change
• Increased public awareness of sales to intoxicated persons as an issue in NM
• Increased LCA enforcement created test cases for license revocation
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• Increased public awareness of sales to intoxicated persons as an issue in NM
• Increased LCA enforcement created test cases for license revocation
The Outcomes of ChangeThe Outcomes of Change
State Moves to Revoke Six Liquor Licenses in Gallup and Farmington
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The Outcomes of ChangeThe Outcomes of Change
• Industry response– Industry-requested legislative hearings– New LCA task force convened
• Increased public awareness of sales to intoxicated persons as an issue in NM
• Increased LCA enforcement has created test cases for license revocation
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Outstanding QuestionsOutstanding Questions• Will the current hearing process yield revocation
orders?
• Will the New Mexico Supreme Court support revocations?
• Will the 2006 regulatory changes be sustained?
• Will licensee perception of risk increase, reducing illegal sales and service and alcohol-related harm in NM?
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Outstanding QuestionsOutstanding Questions
• Would weakening existing alcohol sales and service regulations be consistent with regulatory efforts to promote responsible beverage sales and service?
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Thank YouThank You
Any Questions?Any Questions?