Grand Forks Police Department Conducts Alcohol Compliance Checks

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(KNOX) – The Grand Forks Police Department conducted alcohol compliance checks with the assistance of area underage individuals on September 10^th. A total of 14 businesses were checked. The Tap Room failed.

The compliance checks are conducted by having a youth enter an alcohol business, under the supervision of a Grand Forks police officer and in accordance with a city ordinance.

The underage youth will attempt to buy alcohol and will in no way attempt to conceal their age. They provide their actual ID and if asked they say their actual age. If a sale is refused, the business “passes” the check. If a sale is completed, it is observed by the Grand Forks Police Officer and appropriate enforcement action is taken.

The business that passed are Rite Spot on South Washington Street, Mexican Village, Denny’s Tavern, Lincoln Park Golf Course, Sin Bin, Target Liquor, JL Beers, Kaspers, Northside Café, Varsity Ice House, Kelly’s, Brick and Barley and O’Really’s Pub.