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Enforcement & Compliance

Portland Headquarters

 
Rudy Williams
Director, Public Safety Program
(503) 872-5000
 
Vacant 
Administrative Assistant
(503) 872-5000
 
9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd.
 Portland, Oregon 97222
 
Fax:  (503) 872-5074

 

 

The Enforcement and Compliance Division operates thirteen offices statewide. Staff in those offices conduct license investigations, respond to complaints and investigate liquor law violations. Field office staff also work in partnership with local governments and community groups to resolve problems created by liquor businesses or their patrons.
 
Free ID checking class
The Portland office offers a free ID checking class the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  Class time is 7:30 p.m. and lasts for approximately 1-1/2 hours.  Call 503-872-5078 to register for the class.

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Portland Metro Region

 
Portland Regional Office
Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, and Washington counties
 
 
Regional Manager:  Carl Lewis
9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd.
Portland, OR  97222
Phone:  (503) 872-5191
Fax:  (503) 872-5074
  
 
 
Troutdale
Hood River and Wasco counties
 
141 SE Dora Ave
Troutdale, OR  97060
Phone:  (503)  572-8948
Fax:  (503) 669-0875
 

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Salem Region

 
Salem Regional Office
Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties
 
Regional Manager:  James Lynch
200 Hawthorne Ave SE
Suite B-210
Salem, OR 97301
Phone:  (503) 378-4871
Fax:  (503)  378-4594
 
 
Warrenton
Tillamook and Clatsop counties
 
65 Hwy 101 N, Suite 201
Warrenton, OR  97146
Phone:  (503)  861-3912
Fax:  (503)  861-6074

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Eugene Region

 
Eugene Regional Office
Lane and Linn counties
 
Regional Manager: Pete O'Rourke
927 Country Club Road, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 686-7696  Fax: (541) 687-7381
 
 
Newport
Lincoln county
 
715 SW Fall Street
Newport, OR 97365
Phone:  (541)  265-4522
Fax:  (541)  265-4521
 
 
Roseburg
Douglas county
 
251 NE Garden Valley Blvd., Suite A-3
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone:  (541)  440-3362
Fax:  (541)  440-3361
 
 
Corvallis
Benton county
 
260 SW Madison Avenue, Suite 109
Corvallis, OR 97333
Phone:  (541)  228-6435

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Medford Region

 
 
Medford Regional Office
Josephine and Jackson counties
 
Regional Manager:  Jeffrey Jett
7 Crater Lake Avenue, Suite A
Medford, OR 97504
Phone:  (541)  776-6191
Fax:  (541)  776-6188
 
 
Coos Bay
Coos and Curry counties
 
500 Central
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Mailing:  P.O. 1176; Coos Bay 97420
Phone:  (541)  266-7601
Fax:  (541)  266-7234
 
 
Klamath Falls
Klamath and Lake counties
 
700 Main St., #204B
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone:  (541)  883-5600
Fax:  (541)  883-5507

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Bend Region

 
 
Bend Regional Office
Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Malheur and Wheeler counties 
 
Regional Manager:  Katie Siefkes
2146 NE 4th Street, Suite 160
Bend, OR 97701
Phone:  (541)  633-1108
Fax:  (541)  388-6321
 
 
Pendleton
Union, Wallowa, Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam and Sherman counties
 
700 SE Emigrant Street, Suite 140
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone:  (541)  276-7841
Fax:  (541)  278-4086
 

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Minor Decoy Operations

2013

01/23/13 - Phoenix, Medford
01/25/13 - Gresham, Portland
01/30/13 - Medford
01/30/13 - Roseburg
02/01/13 - Aumsville, Jefferson, Stayton, Sublimity, Turner
02/07/13 - Medford
02/08/13 - Bend
02/14/13 - Medford
02/15/13 - Portland
02/20/13 - Medford
02/21/13 - Junction City
02/23/13 - Newport, Toledo
02/26/13- Sherwood
03/06/13 - Eagle Point
03/08/13 - Beaverton
03/08/13 - Dallas, Independence, Monmouth
03/13/13 - Central Point, Medford, Jacksonville
03/20/13 - Prineville
03/20/13 - Central Point, Medford, Gold Hill
03/20/13 - Prineville
03/20/13 - Albany, Brownsville, Corvallis, Halsey, Harrisburg, Shedd
03/26/13 - Cottage Grove
03/26/13 - Cannon Beach, Gearhart, Seaside, Tolovana
04/03/13 - Central Point, Eagle Point
04/05/13 - Clackamas County, Portland
04/11/13 - Sweet Home
04/12/13 - Hillsboro
04/18/13 - Portland
04/20/13 - Sherwood
04/24/13 - Paulina, Post, Prineville






 

  

 

2012

01/21/12 - Albany
01/25/12 - Cottage Grove
02/16/12 - Burns
02/17/12 - Medford
02/24/12 - Bend
03/23/12 - Boring, Canby, Clackamas, Damascus, Molalla, Milwaukie
03/24/12 - Beavercreek, Clackamas, Gladstone, Estacada, Milwaukie, Mulino, Oregon City, Wilsonville
04/06-07/12 - Eagle Point, Medford, White City 
05/22/12 - Coos Bay, Bandon, Coquille
05/23/12 - Hillsboro 
05/24/12 - Eugene
05/24/12 - Florence
05/25/12 - Hillsboro
06/15/12 - Bend
06/29/12 - Aurora, Brooks, Detroit, Gates, Jefferson, Keizer, Mill City, Mt. Angel, Salem, Silverton, Stayton, Turner, Woodburn
06/30/12 - Coquille, Coos Bay, North Bend
07/21/12 - North Bend
07/26/12 - Jospeh, La Grande, Elgin, Enterprise, Wallowa
07/26/12 - Springfield
08/09/12 - Hermiston, Stanfield, Umatilla
08/16/12 - Culver, Madras, Metolius, Redmond
09/06/12 - Willamina, Yamhill, Carlton, Amity, Sheridan, McMinnville
09/07/12 - Prineville, Paulina, Post, Powell Butte
09/08/12 - Cascade Locks, Hood River, Mt. Hood
09/11/12 - Philomath
09/12/12 - Coquille, Coos Bay, Charleston
09/15/12 - Warrenton and Hammond
10/01/12 - Grants Pass
10/12/12 - Forest Grove, Cornelius
10/16-17/12 - Klamath Falls
10/25/12 - Tigard
11/03/12 - Hines
11/09/12 - Clackamas
11/09/12 - Medford
11/14/12 - Hillsboro
11/19/12 - Veneta
11/28/12 - Medford
11/28/12 - Sunriver






  
  
   
  
  
  
  
 

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Case Digest and Final Orders

The OLCC issues Final Orders in contested cases involving liquor license and service permit applications and violations of the Liquor Control Act.  Many of these decisions have been summarized in a Case Digest.  To access previous decisions, as well as the Case Digest, go the Office of Administrative Hearings’ website:
http://oah.state.or.us/decisions/Liquor_Control_Commission/ 
 
You may also obtain the Case Digest and OLCC Final Orders pursuant to a public records request.  There may be a fee assessed depending on the amount of information requested.  Please submit a written request to the OLCC’s Administrative Policy & Process Division.
 
For more information contact:
Kelly Routt
Administrative Policy & Process Division
503-872-5007
kelly.routt@state.or.us
 

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For Private Security Personnel

Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Certification
The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) administers certification / licensure of private security constituents in accordance with ORS 181.870-991.  The private security industry is regulated to ensure the interests of the public are adequately served and protected, and to uphold the professionalism and integrity of the industry.
 
For more information or an application, please contact DPSST at http://oregon.gov/DPSST/ or by phone at 503-378-8531.

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Make a complaint

Complaint Form (pdf)
 
Most businesses that sell alcohol obey the liquor laws and want to be good neighbors. But sometimes problems do occur.
 
Public safety is our first priority. If you have information on a business that is not obeying liquor laws, we want to know.  
 
If you have a complaint about a business that sells alcohol, please fill out a Complaint Form and return it to the nearest OLCC office. An inspector will read your report and decide what action to take.
 
We can enforce the liquor laws best when people with a complaint identify themselves and are willing to testify about the incident. We will also take complaints from people who want to remain anonymous or do not want to testify.
 
 

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Alcohol Energy Drinks

Notice to Wholesalers & Distributors
Effective Dec. 3, 2010, the OLCC has approved a rule change that allows wholesalers/distributors to exchange the seven banned alcoholic energy drinks containing caffeine for other malt beverage products of equivalent value.
 
The seven products affected by the ban include Core High Gravity HG Green, Core High Gravity HG Orange, Lemon Lime Core Spiked, Moonshot, Four Loko, Joose, and Max.
 
It is up to the wholesalers/distributors and the retailers to make arrangements for exchanges of these seven products. 
 
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Kelly Routt at 503-872-5007 or kelly.routt@state.or.us.
 
Download this notice (pdf)
 
 
 
 
Notice to Businesses
At a special meeting held November 20, the Commissioners of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission adopted a temporary rule banning seven alcoholic energy drinks from being sold or offered for sale in the state of Oregon.  The ban on these products is effective immediately.  The decision came as a result of new information regarding OLCC’s legal options concerning alcoholic energy drinks as well as a recent ruling from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 
 
The seven products affected by the rule include Core High Gravity HG Green, Core High Gravity HG Orange, Lemon Lime Core Spiked, Moonshot, Four Loko, Joose, and Max, which were determined to be “adulterated” products by the FDA because they contain the “unsafe food additive” of caffeine.  
 
The sale of these seven products must be discontinued and the products removed from shelves and/or displays immediately.  Failure to comply could result in a category two violation, which carries a penalty of a mandatory 30-day suspension of your liquor license.
 
The temporary rule adopted November 20, 2010 will be effective until May 18, 2011.  During that time, OLCC staff will begin permanent rulemaking concerning alcoholic energy drinks. 
 
Additional questions can be directed to Jesse Sweet, Compliance Specialist 503-872-5250 or to your local field office: 
 
Bend: 541-388-6292
Coos Bay: 541-266-7601
Eugene: 541-686-7739
Klamath Falls: 541-883-5600
Medford: 541-776-6191
Newport: 541-265-4522
Nyssa: 541-372-5625
Pendleton: 541-276-7841
Roseburg: 541-440-3362
Salem: 503-378-4871
Warrenton: 503-861-3912
 
Download this Notice (pdf)
News Release: OLCC Commissioners ban Alcoholic Energy Drinks in Oregon (pdf)
 

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