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28 TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ON
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LAW & REGULATION
MARCH 15-16, 2021
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NABCA’s 28 Annual Symposium on Alcohol Beverage Law and WHY IS THE SYMPOSIUM UNIQUE?
Regulation will be held virtually for 2021 but will continue to The Symposium on Alcohol Beverage Law and Regulation
provide the same robust agenda as years past. The Symposium is the only forum sponsored by a non-profit organization
offers attendees an excellent opportunity to stay abreast of the representing alcohol regulators and focuses on legal issues
most current legislative, regulatory, and judicial activity impacting from the perspective of regulators, policy makers and the
the operation and regulation of the alcohol beverage industry. alcohol beverage industry. Presenters and attendees include
Lawyers, state and federal regulators, representatives of the knowledgeable individuals who represent government and
alcohol beverage industry and other affiliated entities will find industry perspectives, as well as those who bring an impartial
the Symposium tremendously beneficial as the educational view of key issues impacting Symposium participants. The
agenda has been curated by NABCA’s Symposium Planning scheduled program allows an excellent opportunity for a
Committee who is made up of regulators, industry analysts and unique learning experience.
experts in their field. WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Please take a moment to review the program for this year’s Symposium The Symposium is ideal for state regulatory agency officials,
included on this brochure. On behalf of NABCA, we hope that you can corporate counsel, industry policy-makers who want to know
join us for this timely and thought-provoking event. how the current legal environment will shape their future
Sincerely, operational decisions, and attorneys in private practice who
advise industry members and work with state and federal
regulatory agencies. The Symposium will examine legal issues
from the perspectives of government regulators, beverage
alcohol industry (suppliers, wholesalers and retailers), and policy
James M. Sgueo, President & CEO makers. Representatives from every segment will find topics
covered in the Symposium extremely timely and informative.
WHO IS NABCA? CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
The National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) is The Symposium program is designed to qualify in states that
a national association representing the 18 political jurisdictions have a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirement. Since
that directly control the distribution and sale of alcohol beverages it is impossible to pre-register the Symposium in all states
within their borders. While the Control State Systems were with mandatory CLE, NABCA will cooperate with attendees
in completing and submitting any forms necessary to obtain
founded upon a common principal of market control, the exercise CLE credit for the course. Pre-approval will be obtained
of that control has come to vary from state to state. Some states from some major jurisdictions. Attendees will be provided
now control only at wholesale; while others have retained control a uniform CLE attendance form for submission to their
at retail exclusively through government-operated stores. Some local jurisdiction.
control the sale of wine as well as distilled spirits. Regulation and
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operational procedures vary from state to state. The Control State NABCA’S 28 ANNUAL LEGAL
System works for the community the way community wants it to SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION
work. (CLICK HERE)
Established in 1938, NABCA serves its members as an
information clearinghouse and as a liaison to federal, state, COST TO ATTEND
and local governments, research and advocacy groups, the Appointed Representatives . . . Fee Waived
alcohol beverage industry, and other organizations impacting MEMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195
alcohol policy. It is the mission of NABCA to support alcohol NON-MEMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195
control systems by providing resources, compiling research, and For questions regarding virtual meeting logistics, please
fostering relationships to address policy for the responsible sale contact the Meetings Department at (703) 578-4200 or
and consumption of alcohol beverages. meetings@nabca.org.
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