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Licensed Beverage Dealers of South Dakota
PO Box 974
Pierre, SD 57501
605.224.1817 voice
605.945.2269 fax
800-721-1789 free
info@sdliquor.com

 
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Who We Are
The Licensed Beverage Dealers of South Dakota (LBDSD), (formerly the South Dakota Retail Liquor Dealers Association) is a non-profit trade association governed by an Executive Board and District Board of Directors. Its primary function is that of serving and protecting YOU, the retail liquor licensee. The LBDSD was founded over 60 years ago by a group of concerned licensees who recognized the need for representation in this highly regulated and controlled business environment. It was apparent that the strength and voice of retail liquor dealers would be best heard and utilized through a trade group comprised of all on- and off-premise licensees.

What We Offer
LBDSD is constantly researching opportunities for new benefits and services to share with its membership. We currently offer the following:

  • Keeping you informed by email alerts on local, state and federal issues
  • Behind the Bar: Bi-monthly newsletter.
  • Educational Opportunities: Server certification and up-to-date business trends.
  • Opinion and Information Exchange: Via quarterly association meetings, open to all members to express personal views and exchange business ideas with fellow business associates.
  • Active Involvement: Join committees, such as our Political Action Committee, where your opinions and ideas will be discussed and considered. Your voice can and will be heard.
  • Annual Convention and Progressive Tradeshow: With the latest in industry topics and newest ideas from our Allied Members.

Why You Need to Belong to the LBDSD
Your involvement ensures our ability to lobby against unnecessary legislation and regulation. The on-and off-sale beverage industry has become very sophisticated over the years, however, little knowledge of liquor laws is required when purchasing a licensed establishment. By becoming a member of the LBDSD, you will have access to the latest industry information, any changes in laws, changes in liquor rules and regulations, and other pertinent information relating to the operation of a successful business.

If you need information, just contact the office at 1-800-721-1789. We'd be happy to answer your questions or find you the answers you need.

No individual licensee has the clout or the time to represent themselves in Pierre and in Washington, D.C. on a regular basis to fight the constant stream of detrimental legislation.

That is the significance of belonging to a trade association comprised of a legislative representative, political action director, attorneys and competent staff working on your behalf. We ask you to rely on us. The more support and active participation we receive from licensees, the stronger the Association becomes and the more we can accomplish for you.

How Membership Dollars Are Spent

  • Lobbying: 41.1% South Dakota Legislative and Federally through the American Beverage Licensees.

  • Education: 25.9% Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM) and Convention Speakers, Professional Server New Owner/Manager

  • Dissemination of Information: 20.6% Behind the Bar newsletter Membership mailings.

What We Do
LBDSD has been on the move over these past 60 years working for liquor retailers:

Legislation
Our professional legislative representation in Pierre and our grassroots communication is noted for several accomplishments:

  • Fighting legislation which lowers blood alcohol levels.
  • Defeated a per drink liquor tax.
  • Fought against the expansion of liquor licenses.
  • Worked to protect the interests of retail liquor dealers in video lottery legislation.
  • Extending the closing hours to 2:00 am for on-sale and 12:00 am for off-sale.
  • Legalized the use of TV's, radio and juke boxes in bars.
  • Established a law to continue liquor licenses in towns where there is no longer a Post Office.
  • Created law that provided penalties for minors attempting to purchase with a false ID.
  • Removed the restriction that prohibited retail liquor dealers from being elected to local governments.
  • Defeated a bill that would have allowed local governing bodies to refuse a license without stating a reason.
  • Passed legislation that prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages below wholesale cost for package stores.
  • Legalized the use of coin-operated amusement devices in bars.

Education
Service of beverage alcohol is addressed through our server education program called the Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM). This course is used to improve employee knowledge and understanding of their role as an alcohol server. Other educational opportunities are also available during the annual convention and throughout the year in the form of Basics of Bartending, Pouring for Profits.

Representation
Ongoing communications with South Dakota governmental and law enforcement agencies keep everyone aware of the issues dealing with beverage alcohol.

 
 
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