New Hampshire Liquor Enforcement Division Receives Recognition From New Futures

CONCORD, NH — The New Hampshire Liquor Commission Division of Enforcement & Licensing has been recognized by New Futures, a Concord-based nonpartisan nonprofit that advocates for health and well-being public policies.

The honor recognizes the division's leadership and partnership in protecting public health and safety by enforcing and regulating addictive products across New Hampshire.

NHLC Director of Enforcement Chief Mark Armaganian said the recognition reflects work centered on education, enforcement, and collaboration.

“We are truly honored and grateful to be recognized for this meaningful work by a valued prevention partner,” he said. “Our mission is rooted in protecting the people of New Hampshire through education, enforcement, and collaboration. This recognition shows how important it is for us to work together to strengthen our community, promote prevention and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. We deeply appreciate this partnership and the shared commitment that makes this work possible.”

The division has worked with New Futures for many years on prevention-focused alcohol and tobacco policies, public education efforts, and enforcement of laws aimed at reducing youth access to addictive substances.

Most recently, the division worked with policymakers and stakeholders in support of SB 624 and HB 1630, which the announcement described as legislation banning intoxicating hemp-derived THC products and nitrous oxide products, commonly known as “whippits,” in New Hampshire.

New Futures said those laws are intended to keep the products out of gas stations and convenience stores.

“New Futures and the New Hampshire Division of Liquor Enforcement has had a 30-year history of working together on prevention-based alcohol and tobacco policies, Kate Frey, New Futures vice president of advocacy,” said. “This legislative session the Division worked with our organization, legislators, and other prevention partners on a campaign to ban addictive products in the New Hampshire marketplace. Through the passage of SB 624 and HB 1630, new laws banning intoxicating hemp-derived THC products and nitrous oxide, we will be able to keep these addictive products off the shelves of gas stations and convenience stores. We thank the Division for working with New Futures toward our mission to ensure the implementation of prevention policies that will improve the health and wellness of NH residents.”

The division has also played a role in implementing and enforcing New Hampshire's alcohol to-go regulations.