Myth:
Under the New Approach Oregon Measure, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) cannot deny licenses from someone if the person has a conviction for selling drugs, multiple DUIs or various other reasons.
Reality:
The OLCC can deny licenses to anyone convicted of any law if that conviction is “related to the fitness and ability of the applicant to lawfully carry out activities under the license.”
The OLCC also has authority to deny licenses to applicants for many other reasons. The measure also provides the agency with broad rule-making authority to regulate, inspect and audit applicants and licensees. (Source: Section 29(2)(D) and Section 7 of the initiative.)