Senate Resolution No. ___, introduced by Senator Mizell, urges the commissioner of the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control within the Department of Revenue to provide a written report by September 1, 2023. This report is to be submitted to the Senate Committee on Judiciary B and the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library, focusing on the sale or service of alcoholic beverages to underage individuals. The resolution highlights the serious public health issue of underage drinking, noting that it is illegal for anyone under the age of twenty-one to purchase or possess alcohol in Louisiana, and emphasizes the responsibility of the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control to enforce these laws.

The requested report should cover data from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023, and include various statistics such as the number of active retail alcoholic beverage permits, compliance checks conducted, complaints received regarding underage sales, and the outcomes of investigations and citations issued for violations. The resolution aims to ensure accountability and promote responsible business practices within the alcohol industry, ultimately working towards the prevention of underage access to alcoholic beverages. A copy of the resolution will also be sent to the secretary of the Department of Revenue and the commissioner of the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.