Idaho State Liquor Laws

Idaho State Liquor Bottles

The State of Idaho provides an electronic version of all Idaho alcohol laws here. An electronic version of the Idaho Administrative Procedures (IDAPA Rules) can be found here.

23-203. POWERS AND DUTIES - The division shall have the following general powers and duties:

The division shall so exercise its powers as to curtail the intemperate use of alcoholic beverages. It shall not attempt to stimulate the normal demands of temperate consumers thereof, irrespective of the effect on the revenue derived by the state from the resale of intoxicating liquor.

The Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Bureau ensures all establishments selling or producing alcoholic beverages, including liquor, beer, and wine are properly licensed and conform to the law. Idaho ABC is a separate agency from the Idaho State Liquor Division.