National Conference of State Liquor Administrators
NCSLA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
  • NCSLA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
  • Host: Maui Department of Liquor Control
  • The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kaʻanapali
  • Lahaina, HI
  • June 15–18, 2025
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CENTRAL/WESTERN REGIONAL
  • CENTRAL/WESTERN REGIONAL
  • Host: Montana Alcoholic Beverage Control Division
  • Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown
  • Missoula, Montana
  • September 29 – October 1, 2024
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NORTHERN/SOUTHERN REGIONAL
  • NORTHERN/SOUTHERN REGIONAL
  • Host: Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • The Essex Resort & Spa
  • Essex, Vermont
  • October 27–29, 2024
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NCSLA President Ernest Legier

NCSLA President Travis Hill Ernest P. Legier, Jr. is an experienced attorney and executive with 30 years of experience leading projects and organizations. He is currently serving as Commissioner of Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control. An honorably discharged veteran of the Louisiana National Guard, he earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of New Orleans (1992), a J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans (1995), and an MBA from the University of New Orleans in 2020. In addition to his work as a regulator, he is a recognized leader in alternative dispute resolution, executive management, federal funding application, grants management and compliance, construction management and asset management. He has more than 20 years of experience practicing law, working to improve organizational performance, managing complex projects and operations, and developing and managing client relationships. Mr. Legier has served as Executive Director of the Orleans Parish Hospital Service District "A" where he recruited and hired all staff, developed a physical headquarters, instituted all required policies and procedures, represented the board in all financial matters including the HUD application process, supervised all contracted professional services and oversaw the construction of a $100,000,000.00 hospital project. He has worked as Vice President of Business Development for the American Arbitration Association where he was responsible for business development efforts in 6 states. He also served as Deputy Director of the Road Home Program which was the historic program designed to aid homeowners following Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. Mr. Legier is active in his community and serves on the board for several organizations.

Prospective Associate Members

Do you know who to contact for answers to regulatory matters pertaining to your business? Become an Associate member and develop business relationships, with key state and federal beverage alcohol regulators and agency personnel, in over 40 states and local jurisdictions.

Prospective State Members

As a State member, gain valuable institutional knowledge and learn from subject matter experts in the beverage alcohol industry. Annual membership allows attendance at the national conference and two regional conferences where you can network with other regulators and industry members alike, while learning information on current issues and events in the industry and regulatory arena.

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State News:

State Summary of COVID-19 Updates and Resources

SCOTUS Ruling on TWSRA v. Russell

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USPS Shipping Equity Act - H.R 2517 Bill

Surveys:

COVID-19 Impact: Licensee Closures Summary by Wine Institute

2016 Edition of Trade Practices State Summary (in RESOURCES section)

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Distributors Against Human Trafficking Initiative by NBWA

TTB Weekly Newsletter

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