Bozeman Police Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks
From the Bozeman Police:
On March 19, 2013, as part of our “zero-tolerance” approach to alcohol abuses, the Bozeman Police Department conducted alcohol compliance checks at 40 area businesses. In each check, a 19 year old female without any identification entered the business and ordered an alcoholic beverage. Thirty-four of the businesses were in full compliance and refused to sell her a drink when she was unable to provide identification.
Employees from six of the businesses sold the underage person alcohol, either without asking for identification or not verifying legal age. In these instances, the clerk/server were issued citations for Unlawful Sale of Alcohol to a Minor. Employees from the following businesses were issued related citations:
Jackpot Casino, 1801 W. Main Street
Baja Fresh, 1459 N. 19th Avenue
Old Hatchery, 2711 W. College Street
Town & Country Foods, 1611 S. 11th Street
Applebee’s Restaurant, 1108 N. 7th Avenue
The Bay Restaurant, 2825 W. Main Street
A large majority of the businesses checked were in full compliance with the laws regarding underage drinking. They did not allow the teenager to purchase alcohol, refusing service when she was unable to provide proof of legal age. We applaud the continued good work of these licensed establishments. Those found in compliance were:
Target, 2550 Catron Street
Montana Outpost, 6059 E Valley Center Road
Johnny Carino’s, 2159 W Burke Street
Town Pump, 1540 N 19th Street
Hilton Garden Inn, 2023 Commerce Way
Old Chicago, 1940 N 19th Street
Cost Plus World Market, 2226 Tschache Lane
Olive Garden, 1553 N 19th Street
Montana Spirits and Wine, 2063 W Oak Street
Buffalo Wild Wings, 2047 W Oak Street
Hideaway Lounge, 1625 W Main Street
Lucky Lil’s, 1510 N 19th Street
Town & Country Foods, 219 N 19th Street
Lucky Lil’s, 2401 W Main Street
Magic Diamond, 2609 W Main Street
Fuddrucker’s, 2905 W Main Street
Magic Diamond, 1615 W. Main Street
CVS Pharmacy, 1525 W Main Street
Bar 3 BBQ, 215 N 7th Avenue
Famous Dave’s BBQ, 1230 N 7th Street
K-Mart, 1126 N 7th Street
Wal-Mart, 1500 N 7th Street
Dottie’s Casino, 2107 N 7th Street
Pump and Pak, 2020 N 7th Street
Santa Fe Red’s, 1235 N 7th Street
Holiday Inn, 5 Baxter Lane
City Center Steakhouse, 520 W Mendenhall Street
Montana Ale Works, 611 E Main Street
Town Pump, 803 E Main Street
Jackpot Casino, 915 E Main Street
The Bozeman Bowl, 414 E Babcock Street
Plonk, 29 E Main Street
Joe’s Parkway, 903 W College Street
Spectator’s Bar and Grill, 19 Tai Lane
The Bozeman Police Department will continue to focus on the safety of our community and youth. Our officers on the street are strictly enforcing violations of alcohol laws. Some violations include:
DUI and other alcohol related traffic crimes
Open Containers of alcohol on the street or in vehicles
Providing alcohol to someone under the age of 21
Persons under the age of 21 in possession or attempting to purchase alcohol
Serving alcohol to persons who are obviously highly intoxicated
Providing or allowing alcohol to be consumed without a liquor license