The Delaware Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC) is headed by Commissioner Jacqueline Paradee Mette, Esq., who was appointed by Gov. John Carney and confirmed by the Delaware Senate in 2021.

The Commissioner establishes rules and regulations to control the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, and dispensing of alcohol in Delaware to protect public safety and the interests of consumers while not unduly restricting the alcoholic beverage industry.

The OABCC considers applications for liquor licenses and requests for modifications to licensed establishments, performs inspections and grants renewals of liquor licenses. The Commissioner is authorized to conduct public hearings on applications for liquor licenses when there is sufficient public interest in the application, or if the Commissioner believes a public hearing is warranted.

The Commissioner is also authorized to adjudicate violations brought by the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement against licensed establishments alleged to have violated the Delaware Liquor Control Act or the Commissioner’s Rules. Sanctions and penalties against licensed establishments that are found to be in violation of state law or regulations can include a reprimand, fine, suspension, or revocation of a license.