Multnomah Youth Commission Hosting OLCC Testimony on Proposed Rule Change

By Jesse Beason

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) is currently accepting public testimony on a proposed change that would allow music and entertainment venues to submit control plans which would allow minors on premises while alcohol is served.

The control plan must detail how venues would prevent minors from having increased access to alcohol and limit their exposure to a "drinking environment." If the control plan were approved by the OLCC venues could allow patrons under 21 into their establishment while alcohol was being served.

The Multnomah Youth Commission is hosting a public forum to accept testimony from the public on this rule change. Anyone is able to provide testimony but people under the age of 21 will be given priority.

The forum will be held on Monday, November 12th from 4-5:30pm at Portland City Hall in Council Chambers. Portland City Hall is located at 1221 SW Fourth Avenue.

If you are unable to attend, public comment can be sent directly to Jennifer Huntsman, the OLCC presiding officer at jennifer.huntsman@state.or.us.

Public testimony is due by Tuesday, November 13th at 5pm.

Click here to view the official wording of the rule change.

Please note. As has been previously reported, Sam submitted a letter in support.

There was also a fair amount of discussion about this on a previous post we did about the music community.