The Department of Consumer Protection Liquor Control Division and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) are collaborating on an enforcement initiative to prevent the illegal delivery of alcohol to minors.

A $20,000 grant from the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association (NLLEA) funds an initiative testing if minors can successfully receive alcohol deliveries from package stores, restaurants, and grocery stores through services like DoorDash and InstaCart. The project assesses compliance during these deliveries.

Drivers must check IDs for alcohol deliveries. If IDs are fraudulent or customers are underage, the product must be returned. Delivery companies need permits, and drivers must complete training before accepting alcohol orders. To-go alcohol must be sealed and paired with a food order, while package store alcohol must stay in the original packaging.

Anyone with concerns or complaints about a liquor permittee in the State of Connecticut is encouraged to contact DCP’s Liquor Control Division via email at dcp.liquorcontrol@ct.gov, or at (860) 713-6210.