Arizona 2022 State Report - Underage Drinking Prevention and Enforcement

2022 State Reports -

Underage Drinking

Prevention and

Enforcement

Arizona

This State Report is required by the Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) Underage Drinking Act (Pub.

L. 109-422), enacted by Congress in 2006 and reauthorized in December 2016 as part of the 21st

Century Cures Act (Pub. L. 114-255). The STOP Act requires an annual report “on each State's

performance in enacting, enforcing, and creating laws, regulations, and programs to prevent or reduce

underage drinking.” As directed by the STOP Act, the State Reports were prepared by the Interagency

Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD), chaired by Miriam

Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Time Period Covered by this State Report: This State Report primarily includes data from calendar

year 2020 and 2021. Regional and state profile data were drawn from the most recently available

federal survey data as of 2020. State legal data reflect the status of the law as of January 1, 2021. State

survey data, collected in 2021, were drawn from the most recent 12-month period in which the states

maintained the data.

Source of Data: For each state, overall population information was taken from 2010 Census data. Data

about the portion of each state’s population comprising 12-to 20-year-olds, as well as facts about past-

month alcohol use and binge use, were averaged from the 2017 through 2020 National Surveys on

Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), SAMHSA’s Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality

(CBHSQ), and the NSDUH special data analysis (2021). Confidence intervals for these estimates are

available from CBHSQ’s Division of Surveillance and Data Collection on request. The Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention’s Alcohol-Related Disease Impact (ARDI) application (updated May

2022) served as the resource for data about alcohol-attributable deaths from 2015–2019 among youth

under age 21. ARDI was also the source for state-level data on years of potential life lost as a result of

underage alcohol-related fatalities. The National Center for Statistics and Analysis’s Fatality Analysis

Reporting System (FARS) provided the 2020 data used to present statistics about fatalities among 15-

to 20-year-old drivers. State legal policy data were obtained from the following sources: 1) the

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS)

website (https://alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/); 2) legal research planned and managed by the ICCPUD.

Recommended Citation: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse

and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA; 2022). 2022 Arizona State Report – Underage

Drinking Prevention and Enforcement. Rockville, MD: SAMHSA.

Staff Chair and Point of Contact, ICCPUD:

Robert M. Vincent, MS.Ed

Associate Administrator for Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Policy

ICCPUD Staff Chair

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)

Office of the Director

Phone: (240) 276-1582

Email: [email protected]

Arizona Governor’s Designated Contact for STOP Act State Survey:

Emma Hefton, MPH, MCHES

Grants Administrator – SABG

Division of Grants Administration, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System

Phone: (602) 417-4748

Email: Emma.H[email protected]

Arizona

State Population: 7,421,401

Population Ages 12–20: 869,000

Past-Month Alcohol Use

Ages 12–20

Past-Month Alcohol Use – Number (Percentage) 129,000 (14.8%)

Past-Month Binge Alcohol Use – Number (Percentage) 74,000 (8.5%)

Ages 12–14

Past-Month Alcohol Use – Number (Percentage) 6,000 (2.0%)

Past-Month Binge Alcohol Use – Number (Percentage) 4,000 (1.3%)

Ages 15–17

Past-Month Alcohol Use – Number (Percentage) 37,000 (13.1%)

Past-Month Binge Alcohol Use – Number (Percentage) 19,000 (6.8%)

Ages 18–20

Past-Month Alcohol Use – Number (Percentage) 86,000 (28.1%)

Past-Month Binge Alcohol Use – Number (Percentage) 51,000 (16.6%)

Adults Ages 21+

Past-Month Alcohol Use – (Percentage) 2,884,000 (55.7%)

Past-Month Binge Alcohol Use – (Percentage) 1,306,000 (25.2%)

Average Age of Initiation

Average Age of Initiation 16.2

Alcohol-Attributable Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost Under the Age of 21

Alcohol-Attributable Deaths (under 21) 101

Years of Potential Life Lost (under 21) 5,675

Fatal Crashes Involving a 15- to 20-Year-Old Driver With Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) > 0.01%

Number of Fatalities Involving 15- to 20-Year-Old Driver With BAC > 0.01% 20

Percentage of All Fatal Crashes Involving a 15- to 20-Year-Old Driver 16%

The Alcohol-Related Disease Impact Application was updated May 2022 to reflect new methodology for calculating the

average annual alcohol-attributable deaths, and it reflects national and state annual averages from 2015–2019.

Alcohol-related fatalities are estimates derived from a sophisticated statistical procedure. The estimates are rounded to the

nearest whole number; however, percentages as displayed are calculated from the unrounded estimates and may not equal

those calculated from the rounded estimates. Totals may not equal the sum of components due to independent rounding.

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Behavioral Health Services

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is the single state Medicaid agency

for the State of Arizona. In that capacity, it is responsible for operating the Title XIX and Title

XXI programs through the State’s 1115 Research and Demonstration Waiver, which allows for

the operation of a total managed care model.

AHCCCS’ mission “reaching across Arizona to provide comprehensive, quality health care to

those in need” is implemented through the vision of “shaping tomorrow’s managed care…from

today’s experience, quality, and innovation.” Built on a system of competition and choice,

AHCCCS’ $14 billion program operates under an integrated managed care model.

On October 1, 2018, AHCCCS took the largest step to date toward this strategic goal of fully

integrated care delivery when 1.6 million members were enrolled in one of AHCCCS’ Complete

Care (ACC) health plans and American Indian Health Plans (AIHP). ACC plans and AIHP

provide a comprehensive network of providers to deliver all covered physical and behavioral

health services to child and adult members without a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) designation.

The ACC plans and AIHP also provide services for members with Children’s Rehabilitative

Services (CRS) conditions. ACC plans and AIHP address the whole health needs of our state’s

Medicaid population which is vitally important to improving service delivery for AHCCCS

members and reducing the fragmentation that has existed in our healthcare system. The YH19-

0001 AHCCCS Complete Care Request for Proposal [ACC RFP (Request for Proposals)]

awarded in March of 2018 resulted in seven awarded ACC plans across the state in three

Geographic Service Areas: north, central, and south.

Through the ACC contracts, Managed Care Organizations (MCO’s) are responsible for

providing physical, behavioral, and long-term care services. AHCCCS also operates the

American Indian Health Program (AIHP), a fee for service program that is responsible for care

for American Indian members who select AIHP. AHCCCS also has five unique

intergovernmental agreements with Tribal Regional Health Authorities (TRBHAs) for the

coordination of behavioral health services for American Indian members enrolled with a

TRBHA. The YH19-0001 AHCCCS Complete Care Request for Proposal (ACC RFP) awarded

in March of 2018 resulted in seven awarded ACC plans across the state in three Geographic

Service Areas: North, Central, and South. Three of these ACC plans are affiliated with current

AHCCCS Regional Behavioral Health Authorities (RBHA) and were required to align the

RBHA and ACC contracts under one organization.

In addition to overseeing the managed care organizations that provide Medicaid-funded health

care services, AHCCCS serves as the Single State Authority on substance use, and as the State

Mental Health Authority (SMHA) responsible for the state public mental health service delivery

system administration. AHCCCS is the agency responsible for mental health and substance use

and provides oversight, coordination, planning, administration, regulations, and monitoring of all

facets of the public behavioral health system in Arizona.

Extracted from fiscal year (FY) 2022/2023 – (Arizona) State Behavioral Health Assessment and Plan, Substance Abuse

Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SABG), CSAP, Division of State Programs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment,

Division of State and Community Assistance: Planning Step One. Assess the strengths and needs of the service system to

address the specific populations.

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Substance Abuse Block Grant (SABG) Primary Prevention

To streamline prevention services, AHCCCS made the decision to administer the prevention

contracts directly. This decision was effective as of July 1, 2021, and AHCCCS procured 20

local community-based coalitions through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. In

addition to the administration of funding for local community-based prevention coalitions,

AHCCCS has Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with two of the state’s TRBHAs, the

Pascua Yaqui Tribe and the Gila River Indian Community, to administer SABG primary

prevention funding to tribal populations within the state. AHCCCS also has a relationship with

the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and Family (GOYFF) to provide substance abuse

prevention services through Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) and community-based

organizations. All SABG Primary Prevention efforts are administered utilizing the Strategic

Prevention Framework (SPF) Model from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Administration (SAMHSA) with these funds. AHCCCS currently utilizes a variety of providers

to implement prevention services, including community-based coalitions, schools, and various

state agencies. AHCCCS prevention efforts currently focus on several substances, including

alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, and opioids. AHCCCS prevention efforts include focusing

on a Risk and Protective Factor Theory, which includes reducing risk factors, and increasing

protective factors, in a variety of settings. To address the unique needs of the state with these

funds, AHCCCS will also address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma to ensure

all high-risk individuals are receiving the appropriate types of services. AHCCCS will continue

to support all prevention providers in offering services virtually, as appropriate, to ensure the

health and safety of all participants. All primary prevention services will serve populations

according to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) categories as follows: Universal (Indirect and

Direct), Selective, and Indicated.

Substance Abuse Block Grant (SABG) Treatment

SABG funds are used to ensure access to interventions, treatment, and long-term recovery

support services for (in order of priority):

1. Pregnant women (including teenagers) who use drugs by injection,

2. Pregnant women (including teenagers) who use substances,

3. Other persons who use drugs by injection,

4. Substance using women and teenagers with dependent children and their families, including

females who are attempting to regain custody of their children, and

5. All other individuals with a substance use disorder, regardless of gender or route of use, (as

funding is available).

Expenditures for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment

All states receive federal funds for substance abuse prevention through SABG funds

administered by SAMHSA. Exhibit 1 shows the sources that Arizona used for expenditures on

substance abuse prevention and treatment in 2021. As indicated, Medicaid funds and SABG

funds account for the largest sources (86.59 percent and 7.03 percent, respectively).

WebBGAS State Profile, 2021 SABG and Community Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) Reports – Arizona 2021.

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States submit Behavioral Assessment and Plan reports that include their priorities for use of

SABG funds, as well as planned expenditures. For FY 2022–2023, Arizona designated reducing

the number of underage persons at high risk for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use as the

number one priority for use of SABG funds. Decreasing the percentage of youth reporting past

month alcohol use was designated the number two priority.

Exhibit 1: Sources of Arizona’s 2021 Expenditures for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment

FY 2022/2023 – (Arizona) State Behavioral Assessment and Plan, SABG, CSAP, Division of State Programs, Center for Substance

Abuse Treatment, Division of State and Community Assistance: Table 1: Priority Areas and Annual Performance Indicators.

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State Performance: Laws, Enforcement, and Programs

As mandated by the STOP Act, this report details Arizona’s performance in enacting, enforcing,

and creating laws, regulations, and programs to prevent or reduce underage drinking.

The following sections address these measures:

State Laws and Policies: These underage drinking prevention policies have been identified as

best practices (or as promising practices suitable for ongoing evaluation) and fall into six

categories:

• underage possession or purchase of alcohol

• underage drinking and driving

• alcohol availability

• sales and delivery to consumers at home

• alcohol pricing

• enforcement policies

STOP Act State Survey Data: The STOP Act requires annual reporting of data from the 50 states

and the District of Columbia on their performance in enacting, enforcing, and creating laws,

regulations, and programs to prevent or reduce underage drinking. Administered since 2011, the

STOP Act State Survey collects data on the following topics:

• enforcement programs to promote compliance with underage drinking laws and

regulations

• programs targeted to youth, parents, and caregivers to deter underage drinking

• state interagency collaborations to implement prevention programs, best-practice

standards, collaborations with tribal governments, and participation in underage drinking

media campaigns

• state expenditures on the prevention of underage drinking

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Underage Possession or Purchase of Alcohol

Arizona-Underage Possession

Is underage possession of alcoholic beverages

prohibited?

Yes

Are there exceptions based on family

relationships?

• Is possession allowed if parent or guardian is

present or consents?

• Is possession allowed if spouse is present or

consents?

Is there an exception based on location? No

Arizona-Underage Consumption

Is underage consumption of alcoholic beverages

prohibited?

Yes

Are there exceptions based on family

relationships?

• Is consumption allowed if parent or guardian

is present or consents?

• Is consumption allowed if spouse is present or

consents?

Is there an exception based on location? No

Arizona-Underage Internal Possession

Is underage internal possession of alcoholic

beverages prohibited?

No law

Are there exceptions based on family

relationships?

• Is internal possession allowed if parent or

guardian is present or consents?

• Is internal possession allowed if spouse is

present or consents?

N/A

Is there an exception based on location? N/A

Notes: Although Arizona does not prohibit Internal Possession as defined in this report, it has a

statutory provision that makes it unlawful, "[f]or a person under the age of twenty-one years to have in

the person's body any spirituous liquor." Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 4-244. Laws that prohibit minors from having

alcohol in their bodies, but which do so without reference to a blood, breath, or urine test, are not

considered as prohibiting Internal Possession as defined in this report.

Arizona-Underage Purchase and Attempted Purchase

Is the purchase of alcoholic beverages

prohibited?

Yes

May youth purchase for law enforcement

purposes?

Yes

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Arizona-Underage False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol

Provisions Targeting Minors

Is the use of false identification (ID) prohibited? Yes

Does the use of a false ID result in minor’s

driver’s license suspension?

Yes, through both a judicial and administrative

process

Provisions Targeting Suppliers

Is the lending or transferring or selling of a false

ID prohibited?

Is the production of a false ID in the context of

underage alcohol sales specifically prohibited?

Retailer Support Provisions

Is there an incentive for the retailer to use

electronic scanners for information digitally

encoded on valid IDs?

Yes

Do state statutes or regulations mandate that

state driver’s licenses for persons under 21 be

easily distinguishable from licenses for persons

21 and over?

Yes

May the retailer seize apparently false IDs

without fear of prosecution even if the ID is

ultimately deemed valid?

Does an affirmative defense exist for the retailer? Yes

• Is it a specific affirmative defense (retailer

reasonably believed ID was valid after

examining it)?

Yes

• Is it a general affirmative defense (retailer

reasonably believed purchaser was over 21)?

Does the retailer have the right to sue the minor

for use of a false ID?

May the retailer detain a minor who used a false

ID?

Underage Drinking and Driving

Arizona-Youth Blood Alcohol Concentration Limits (Underage Operators of Noncommercial Motor

Vehicles)

What is the maximum blood alcohol

concentration (BAC) limit for an underage driver

of a motor vehicle?

Does a BAC level in excess of limit automatically

establish a violation (per se violation)?

Yes

What is the minimum age to which the limit

applies?

What is the maximum age to which the limit

applies?

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Arizona-Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors (“Use/Lose” Laws)

Is there a “use/lose” law that suspends or

revokes a minor’s driving privileges for alcohol

violations?

Yes

What types of violation lead to license

suspension or revocation?

• Purchase of alcohol

Yes

• Possession of alcohol

Yes

• Consumption of alcohol

Yes

The law applies to people under what age? 18

Is suspension or revocation mandatory or

discretionary?

Discretionary

What is the length of suspension/revocation?

Minimum number of days 0

Maximum number of days 180

Arizona-Graduated Driver’s Licenses

Learner Stage

What is the minimum age for permit to drive with

parents, guardians or other adults (other than

instructors)?

15 years, 6 months

What is the minimum number of months driver

must hold learner permit before advancing to

intermediate stage?

What is the minimum number of hours of driving

with parents, guardians or adults before

advancing to intermediate stage?

0 with driver education; 30 hours without (10 of

which must be at night)

Intermediate Stage

What is the minimum age for driving without

adult supervision?

For night driving, when does adult supervision

requirement begin?

Midnight

Can law enforcement stop a driver for night

driving violation as a primary offense?

Are there restrictions on passengers? Yes, no more than one passenger under 18 who is

not driver's sibling, unless accompanied by a

parent or guardian

Can law enforcement stop driver for violation of

passenger restrictions as a primary offense?

License Stage

What is the minimum age for full license

privileges and lifting of restrictions?

16 years, 6 months

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Alcohol Availability

Arizona-Furnishing Alcohol to Minors

Is furnishing of alcoholic beverages to minors

prohibited?

Yes

Are there exceptions based on family

relationships?

• Is furnishing allowed if the parent or guardian

supplies the alcohol?

• Is furnishing allowed if the spouse supplies

the alcohol?

Is there an exception based on location? No

Affirmative Defense for Sellers and Licensees

Does law require seller/licensee to be exonerated

of furnishing to a minor if the minor has not been

charged?

Arizona-Responsible Beverage Service (RBS)—Voluntary

Is there a state law pertaining to Beverage

Service Training?

Yes, voluntary

If training is mandatory, who must participate? N/A

If training is voluntary, which of the following

incentives are offered?

• Defense in dram shop liability lawsuits

• Discounts in dram shop liability insurance,

license fees, or other

• Mitigation of fines or other administrative

penalties for sales to minors or intoxicated

persons

Yes

• Protection against license revocation for sales

to minors or sales to intoxicated persons

Does the RBS law apply to on-premises

establishments (such as bars and restaurants) or

off-premises establishments (such as liquor

stores)?

Both

Does the RBS law apply to new or existing

licensees?

Unspecified

Arizona-Minimum Ages for Sellers of Alcohol – Off-Premises (i.e., Liquor Stores)

What is the minimum age requirement for off-

premises retail establishments?

Beer 16

Wine 16

Spirits 16

Does a manager or supervisor have to be present

when an underage person is selling beverages?

Yes

Notes: The age of the supervising person need only be 18 years of age.

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Arizona-Minimum Age for Alcohol Servers and Bartenders – On-Premises (i.e., Restaurants and

Bars)

What is the minimum age requirement for

servers in on-premises establishments?

Beer 18

Wine 18

Spirits 18

What is the minimum age requirement for

bartenders in on-premises establishments?

Beer 18

Wine 18

Spirits 18

Does a manager or supervisor have to be present

when an underage person is selling beverages?

Arizona-Distance Limitations Applied to New Alcohol Outlets Near Universities, Colleges, and

Primary and Secondary Schools

Colleges and Universities

Is there a distance requirement for off-premises

outlets (i.e., liquor stores)?

Is there a distance requirement for on-premises

outlets (i.e., restaurants and bars)?

To which alcohol products does requirement

apply?

N/A

Primary and Secondary Schools

Is there a distance requirement for off-premises

outlets (i.e., liquor stores)?

Yes, within 300 feet.

Is there a distance requirement for on-premises

outlets (i.e., restaurants and bars)?

Yes, within 300 feet.

To which alcohol products does requirement

apply?

Beer, wine, and spirits

Notes: Exceptions are 1) restaurants; 2) hotel-motels; 3) government; and 4) golf courses. In addition,

case-by-case exemptions may apply for certain licenses within entertainment districts.

Arizona-Dram Shop Liability

Does a statute create dram shop liability? Yes

Does the statute limit damages that may be

recovered?

Does the statute limit who may be sued? No

Does the statute limit elements or standards of

proof?

Does common law dram shop liability exist? Yes

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Arizona-Social Host Liability

Does a statute create social host liability? No

Does the statute limit damages that may be

recovered?

N/A

Does the statute limit who may be sued? N/A

Does the statute limit elements or standards of

proof?

N/A

Does common law social host liability exist? Yes

Arizona-Prohibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking Parties

Does a statute prohibit hosting underage drinking

parties?

Yes

Is the statute specific to underage parties, or a

general prohibition against permitting underage

drinking on the property?

Specific

What action by underage guest triggers a

violation?

Possession and consumption

Property type covered by the law? Residential/outdoor/other

What level of knowledge by the host is required? Knowledge (Host must have actual knowledge of

party)

Does host’s preventive action protect him/her

from being held liable?

Are there any exceptions for underage guests? No

Alaska-Keg Registration

How is a keg defined (in gallons)? No law

Prohibitions

Is it illegal to possess an unregistered or

unlabeled keg and if so, what is the penalty?

No law

Is it illegal to destroy the label on a keg, and if so,

what is the penalty?

No law

What purchaser information is collected?

Must the retailer collect the name and address? No law

Must the retailer collect the ID number, name

and address on license or other government

information?

No law

Must the retailer collect the address at which keg

will be consumed?

No law

Must warning information be given to purchaser? No law

Is a deposit required? No law

Does law cover disposable kegs? No law

Arizona-High-Proof Grain Alcohol Beverages

Are there restrictions on the sale of high-proof

grain alcohol beverages?

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Are restrictions based on Alcohol by Volume

(ABV)?

N/A

Are there exceptions to restrictions? N/A

Sales and Delivery to Consumers at Home

Arizona-Retailer Interstate Shipments of Alcohol

Are out-of-state retailers prohibited from sending

interstate shipments to in-state consumers?

Beer Prohibited

Wine Prohibited

Spirits Prohibited

Arizona-Direct Shipments/Sales

May alcohol producers ship directly to

consumers?

Yes

What alcohol types may be shipped? Wine and distilled spirits

Must purchaser make mandatory trip to

producer before delivery is authorized?

Age verification requirements

Must the producer/shipper verify purchaser’s age

before sale?

Yes

Must the common carrier (deliverer) verify age of

recipients?

Yes

State approval/permit requirements

Must the producer/manufacturer obtain state

license or permit?

Yes

Must the common carrier (deliverer) be

approved by a state agency?

Recording/reporting requirements

Must the producer/manufacturer record/report

purchaser’s name?

Yes

Must the common carrier (deliverer)

record/report recipient’s name?

Yes

Shipping label requirements

Must the label state “Package contains alcohol”? Yes (applies to wine shipments)

Must the label state “Recipient must be 21 years

old”?

Yes

Notes: A farm winery that produces not more than 20,000 gallons of wine and a craft distillery that

produces not more than 1,189 gallons of distilled spirits in a calendar year may make sales and

deliveries of their product to consumers who order by telephone, mail, fax, or through the internet.

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Arizona-Home Delivery

Is home delivery of alcohol permitted?

Beer Permitted

Wine Permitted

Spirits Permitted

Arizona-Direct to Consumer

Is there a policy allowing on-premises retailers to

deliver alcohol to a consumer at home?

Yes

Which on-premises retailers can provide delivery

of alcoholic beverages?

• Restaurant

• Bar license

• Third party license

Yes

Yes, with state permit

Which types of alcohol are permitted to be

delivered?

• Beer

• Wine

• Spirits

• Mixed Drinks

Yes

Requirements and Restrictions

Are there restrictions in place addressing details

of the delivery?

• Hours limited

• Amount of alcohol limited

• Food requirement

Yes

Are there certain requirements that the delivery

person must meet?

• Must be 21

• Must check ID at point of delivery

• Must receive payment regardless of

delivery completion

Yes

Notes: Food requirement only required for mixed cocktails sold by restaurants.

Alcohol Pricing

Arizona-Alcohol Taxes

Beer

Control system for beer? No

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Specific excise tax per gallon for 5% alcohol beer $0.16

Ad valorem excise tax (for on-premises sales) on

total receipts for 5% alcohol beer

Wholesale tax rate (if applicable)

Retail tax rate (if applicable)

If retail tax rate applies, is there an exemption

from general sales tax?

• General sales tax rate

Not relevant

• Sales tax adjusted retail tax rate (the retail tax

minus the general sales tax, where there is an

exemption from the general sales tax)

Not relevant

Ad valorem excise tax (for off-premises sales) on

total receipts for 5% alcohol beer

Wholesale tax rate (if applicable)

Retail tax rate (if applicable)

If retail tax rate applies, is there an exemption

from general sales tax?

• General sales tax rate

Not relevant

• Sales tax adjusted retail tax rate (the retail tax

minus the general sales tax, where there is an

exemption from the general sales tax)

Not relevant

Additional taxes for 3.2 – 6% alcohol beer if

applicable

Wine

Control system for wine? No

Specific excise tax per gallon for 12% alcohol

wine

$0.84

Ad valorem excise tax (for on-premises sales) on

total receipts for 12% alcohol wine

Wholesale tax rate (if applicable)

Retail tax rate (if applicable)

If retail tax rate applies, is there an exemption

from general sales tax?

• General sales tax rate

Not relevant

• Sales tax adjusted retail tax rate (the retail tax

minus the general sales tax, where there is an

exemption from the general sales tax)

Not relevant

Ad valorem excise tax (for off-premises sales) on

total receipts for 12% alcohol wine

Wholesale tax rate (if applicable)

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Retail tax rate (if applicable)

If retail tax rate applies, is there an exemption

from general sales tax?

• General sales tax rate

Not relevant

• Sales tax adjusted retail tax rate (the retail tax

minus the general sales tax, where there is an

exemption from the general sales tax)

Not relevant

Additional taxes for 6 – 14% alcohol wine if

applicable

Spirits

Control system for spirits? No

Specific excise tax per gallon for 40% alcohol

spirits

$3.00

Ad valorem excise tax (for on-premises sales) on

total receipts for 40% alcohol spirits

Wholesale tax rate (if applicable)

Retail tax rate (if applicable)

If retail tax rate applies, is there an exemption

from general sales tax?

• General sales tax rate

Not relevant

• Sales tax adjusted retail tax rate (the retail tax

minus the general sales tax, where there is an

exemption from the general sales tax)

Not relevant

Ad valorem excise tax (for off-premises sales) on

total receipts for 40% alcohol spirits

Wholesale tax rate (if applicable)

Retail tax rate (if applicable)

If retail tax rate applies, is there an exemption

from general sales tax?

• General sales tax rate

Not relevant

• Sales tax adjusted retail tax rate (the retail tax

minus the general sales tax, where there is an

exemption from the general sales tax)

Not relevant

Additional taxes for 15 – 50% alcohol spirits if

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Arizona-Low-Price, High-Volume Drink Specials

Are on-premises retailers prohibited from

offering the following types of drink specials?

Free beverages No

Multiple servings at one time No

Multiple servings for same price as single serving No

Reduced price for a specified day or time (i.e.,

happy hours)

Unlimited beverages for fixed price Yes

Increased volume without increase in price No

Arizona-Wholesaler Pricing Restrictions

Beer

Are volume discounts to retailers allowed? No law

Must wholesalers establish a minimum markup

or maximum discount for each product sold to

retailers?

No law

Must wholesalers publicly post and hold (i.e., not

reduce) prices for a set period of time?

No law

Is wholesaler permitted to extend credit to

retailer and if so, what is the maximum time

period?

Wine

Are volume discounts to retailers allowed? No law

Must wholesalers establish a minimum markup

or maximum discount for each product sold to

retailers?

No law

Must wholesalers publicly post and hold (i.e., not

reduce) prices for a set period of time?

No law

Is wholesaler permitted to extend credit to

retailer and if so, what is the maximum time

period?

Spirits

Are volume discounts to retailers allowed? No law

Must wholesalers establish a minimum markup

or maximum discount for each product sold to

retailers?

No law

Must wholesalers publicly post and hold (i.e., not

reduce) prices for a set period of time?

No law

Is wholesaler permitted to extend credit to

retailer and if so, what is the maximum time

period?

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Enforcement Policies

Arizona-Compliance Check Protocols

Does the state have a written protocol for when

an underage decoy is used in compliance checks?

Yes

What is the minimum age a decoy may be to

participate in a compliance check?

What is the maximum age a decoy may be to

participate in a compliance check?

Are there appearance requirements for the

decoy?

Yes; the person's appearance is that of a person

who is under the legal drinking age.

Does decoy carry ID during compliance check? Discretionary (if asked, they must present a valid

ID)

May decoy verbally exaggerate his or her actual

age?

Prohibited

Is decoy training mandated, recommended,

prohibited, or not specified?

Not specified

Arizona-Penalty Guidelines for Sales to Minors

Are there written guidelines for penalties that are

imposed on retailers for furnishing to a minor?

Yes

What is the time period for defining second,

third, and subsequent offenses?

Two years

What is the penalty for the first offense? $1,000 to $2,000

What is the penalty for the second offense? $2,000 to $3,000 and/or up to 30-day suspension

What is the penalty for the third offense? $3,000 and/or up to 30-day suspension

What is the penalty for the fourth offense? N/A

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Arizona State Survey Responses

State Agency Information

Agency with primary responsibility for enforcing underage drinking laws:

Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control

Enforcement Strategies

State law enforcement agencies use:

Cops in Shops

Shoulder Tap Operations

Party Patrol Operations or Programs

Underage Alcohol–Related Fatality Investigations

Yes

Local law enforcement agencies use:

Cops in Shops

Shoulder Tap Operations

Party Patrol Operations or Programs

Underage Alcohol–Related Fatality Investigations

Yes

State has a program to investigate and enforce direct sales/shipment laws

Primary state agency responsible for enforcing laws addressing direct

sales/shipments of alcohol to minors

Not applicable

Such laws are also enforced by local law enforcement agencies

Not applicable

Enforcement Statistics

State collects data on the number of minors found in possession

Number of minors found in possession

by state law

enforcement agencies

Not applicable

Number pertains to the 12 months ending

Not applicable

Data include arrests/citations issued by local law enforcement agencies

Not applicable

State conducts underage compliance checks/decoy operations

to determine whether

alcohol retailers are complying with laws prohibiting sales to minors

Yes

Data are collected on these activities

Yes

Number of retail licensees in state

Approximately 13,000

licensed establishments

statewide

Number of licensees checked for compliance by state agencies

(including random checks)

Number of licensees that failed state compliance checks

Numbers pertain to the 12 months ending

12/31/2020

Compliance checks/decoy operations conducted at on-sale, off-sale, or both retail

establishments

Both on- and off-sale

establishments

State conducts random underage compliance checks/decoy operations

Number of licensees subject to random state compliance checks/decoy operations

Not applicable

Number of licensees that failed random state compliance checks

Not applicable

Local agencies conduct underage compliance checks/decoy operations to determine

whether alcohol retailers are complying with laws prohibiting sales to minors

Don’t know/no answer

Data are collected on these activities

Don’t know/No answer

Number of licensees checked for compliance by local agencies

Not applicable

Number of licensees that failed local compliance checks

Not applicable

Numbers pertain to the 12 months ending

Not applicable

Sanctions

State collects data on fines imposed on retail establishments that furnish to minors

Don't know

Number of fines imposed by the state

Not applicable

Total amount in fines across all licensees

Not applicable

Smallest fine imposed

Not applicable

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Largest fine imposed Not applicable

Numbers pertain to the 12 months ending Not applicable

State collects data on license suspensions imposed on retail establishments specifically

for furnishing to minors

Yes

Number of suspensions imposed by the state

Total days of suspensions across all licensees No data

Shortest period of suspension imposed (in days) No data

Longest period of suspension imposed (in days) No data

Numbers pertain to the 12 months ending 12/31/2020

State collects data on license revocations imposed on retail establishments specifically

for furnishing to minors

Yes

Number of license revocations imposed

Numbers pertain to the 12 months ending 12/31/2020

Additional Clarification

No data

Or having consumed or purchased per state statutes.

Underage compliance checks/decoy operations to determine whether alcohol retailers are complying with laws prohibiting

sales to minors.

Excluding special licenses such as temporary, seasonal, and common carrier licenses.

Does not include fines imposed by local agencies.

Does not include suspensions imposed by local agencies.

Does not include revocations imposed by local agencies.

Underage Drinking Prevention Programs Operated or Funded by the State

Ajo Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Coalition (SAPE) – Arizona Youth

Partnership

Number of youth served 404

Number of parents served Not identified by

subgroups – 219

Number of caregivers served No data

Program has been evaluated Yes

Evaluation report is available Yes

URL for evaluation report: Quarterly and annual

reports are created by

the University of

Arizona and available

upon request.

URL for more program information: https://azyp.org/progra

m/ajo-substance-abuse-

prevention-and-

education-coalition-

sape/

Program Description: Substance abuse prevention program with goals to maintain an effective coalition, reduce

marijuana usage by youth, and reduce underage drinking.

Be Awesome Youth Coalition – Maricopa, Arizona

Number of youth served 147,607

Number of parents served Not identified by

subgroups – 244,025

adult contacts

Number of caregivers served No data

Program has been evaluated Yes

Evaluation report is available Yes

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URL for evaluation report: Quarterly and annual

reports are created by

the University of

Arizona and available

upon request.

URL for more program information: www.beawesomeyouth

.life

Program Description: Substance abuse prevention program with goals to reduce underage drinking in Maricopa,

reduce youth marijuana use in Maricopa, and reduce marijuana and tobacco vaping.

Douglas Community Coalition – La Frontera SEABHS

Number of youth served 1,250

Number of parents served Not identified by

subgroups – 1,375 adult

Number of caregivers served No data

Program has been evaluated Yes

Evaluation report is available Yes

URL for evaluation report: Quarterly and annual

reports are created by

the University of

Arizona and available

upon request.

URL for more program information: https://www.douglasaz.

gov/31/Community

Program Description: Substance abuse prevention program with goals to reduce underage drinking in youth ages

13–20 years old and to reduce misuse and abuse of medications in youth.

Healthy People Coalition (HPC) - Native American Advancement Foundation (NAAF)

Number of youth served 131

Number of parents served Not identified by

subgroups – 54

Number of caregivers served No data

Program has been evaluated Yes

Evaluation report is available Yes

URL for evaluation report: Quarterly and annual

reports are created by

the University of

Arizona and available

upon request.

URL for more program information: https://www.healthype

oplecoalition.org/

Program Description: Substance abuse prevention program with goals to decrease underage drinking and binge

drinking, decrease youth drug use of marijuana, heroin, meth, and opioids, increase alcohol perception of harm,

and increase awareness of medication abuse.

Refugee Integrated Services Provider Network (RISP-Net) – La Frontera Center

Number of youth served 71

Number of parents served Not identified by

subgroups – 485

Number of caregivers served No data

Program has been evaluated Yes

Evaluation report is available Yes

URL for evaluation report: Quarterly and annual

reports are created by

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URL for more program information:

the University of

Arizona and available

upon request.

Program Description: Substance abuse prevention program with goals to reduce underage drinking and marijuana

use, increase awareness about vaping, and increase awareness about prescription drug use and misuse.

San Carlos Apache Tribe Wellness Center

Number of youth served 2,340

Number of parents served Not identified by

subgroups – 4,274

Number of caregivers served No data

Program has been evaluated Yes

Evaluation report is available Yes

URL for evaluation report: Quarterly and annual

reports are created by

the University of

Arizona and available

upon request.

URL for more program information: https://scatwellnesscen

ter.com/YouthServices.

html

Program Description: Substance abuse prevention program with goals to increase alcohol perception of harm and

reduce underage use, decrease health issues associated with long-term substance use, and decrease suicide

attempts and completions.

Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition (YCADC) - YMCA Yuma, Arizona

Number of youth served 128

Number of parents served Not identified by

subgroups – 1,415

Number of caregivers served No data

Program has been evaluated Yes

Evaluation report is available Yes

URL for evaluation report: Quarterly and annual

reports are created by

the University of

Arizona and available

upon request.

URL for more program information: https://www.facebook.

com/YCADC/?ref=br_rs

Program Description: Substance abuse prevention program with goals to decrease underage drinking, reduce

marijuana use, and maintain an effective coalition.

Youth Empowerment and LGBTQ Leadership (Y.E.L.L.) – Southern Arizona AIDS

Foundation (SAAF)

Number of youth served 46

Number of parents served Not identified by

subgroups – 18

Number of caregivers served No data

Program has been evaluated Yes

Evaluation report is available Yes

URL for evaluation report: Quarterly and annual

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the University of

Arizona and available

upon request.

URL for more program information: https://www.facebook.

com/SAAFYouthPrevent

ionPrograms/

Program Description: Substance abuse prevention program with goals to increase perception of harm of

prescription medication misuse, increase alcohol perception of harm using refusal skills development, maintain

coalition focusing on substance use and the LGBTQIA community, and establish social media campaigns to raise

awareness about drug use.

Too Good for Drugs (TGFD) High School Curriculum

Number of youth served 99

Number of parents served 0

Number of caregivers served 0

Program has been evaluated Yes

Evaluation report is available No

URL for evaluation report: Not applicable

URL for more program information: No data

Program Description: Teaching TGFD in Kingman, Bullhead City, and Lake Havasu City to high school-aged youth.

This curriculum is designed to reduce students’ intention to use alcohol and other drugs.

The Dangers of Alcohol and Underage Drinking

Number of youth served 222

Number of parents served 0

Number of caregivers served 16

Program has been evaluated No

Evaluation report is available Not applicable

URL for evaluation report: Not applicable

URL for more program information: No data

Program Description: -Adolescent Alcohol Use & Risk: The presentation reviews an in-depth decision on the

dangers of underage drinking and the consequences associated with it. Parents and educators learn

communication tips, along with creating a family safety plan to build protective factors in their child. This

presentation can be provided in English and Spanish.

-The Risk of Underage Drinking for youth provides an in-depth look at the dangers of underage drinking and

identifies various types of risky behaviors associated with alcohol consumption. Youth ages 12–18 will leave the

course having learned the health risks (both mental and physical) and legal ramifications of drinking, as well as

strategies for resistance. We incorporate “Fatal Vision” goggles for students who then practice a “field sobriety

test” to provide a realistic understanding of impairment. The presentation for adults is designed for parents,

guardians, and those who directly work with youth. It focuses on the risks associated with underage drinking, the

latest trends, and the laws and consequences of alcohol possession or consumption by a youth. Participants learn

skills and ways to engage youth to decrease the likelihood that they will experiment with drugs or alcohol, as well

as how to begin a proper dialogue with youth about substance use.

Additional Underage Drinking Prevention Programs Operated or Funded by the State

Arizona Partnership for Success—Shared goals for the Arizona-PFS (AZ-PFS) project include the reduction of

marijuana use and underage drinking among youth ages 9–20 and increasing capacity of educated/certified

substance abuse prevention workers.

-2,200 youth and 4,149 parents and/or caregivers served.

-www.GOYFF.az.gov

-No report available

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Arizona Parents Commission on Drug Education and Prevention—Funds programs that increase and enhance

parental involvement and increase education about the serious risks and public health problems caused by the

abuse of alcohol and controlled substances.

-19,682 youth and 11,311 parents served.

-www.GOYFF.az.gov

- Report at https://goyff.az.gov/sites/default/files/meeting-documents/materials/wellington.pdf

High School Health and Wellness Program—Designed by the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF)

to help prevent the early onset of the use of alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drugs.

-18,224 youth and 2,000 parents served.

-www.GOYFF.az.gov

-No report available

Trauma Informed Substance Abuse Prevention Program—Designed by the GOYFF to support and expand the

utilization of the principles of trauma-informed care (TIC) in a comprehensive approach to preventing substance

abuse among youth, adults, and families.

-1,200 youth and 55 parents served

-www.GOYFF.az.gov

-No report available

Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control – Underage Alcohol Prevention Program—This prevention

campaign targets teens, licensed establishments, and law enforcement officers across the state to educate

Arizonans on the dangers and consequences of consuming alcohol while underage.

-2,953 youth served.

-https://azliquor.gov/Prevention/index.cfm

-No report available

Stand with Me, Be Drug Free Curricula—Substance use prevention curriculum for Kindergarten to 12th grade

students.

- 1,077 youth served

-No URL

-No report available

Keep a Clear Mind—Evidenced-based substance use prevention curriculum.

-1,293 youth served

-https://www.keepaclearmind.com/keep-a-clear-mind

-No URL

-Report at https://www.keepaclearmind.com/keep-a-clear-mind

Impaired Driving Curriculum—In-classroom substance use prevention curriculum.

-108 youth served

-No URL

-No report available

Maricopa County Urban Indian Coalition of AZ (UICAZ)—Program goal is to reduce alcohol, marijuana, prescription

drugs, and other drug use among American Indian youth in Maricopa County.

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-31,030 unduplicated youth and 141,704 unduplicated, uncategorized adults served.

-https://phxindcenter.org/prevention-services/ and https://www.facebook.com/UrbanIndianCoalitionofArizona

-Quarterly reports collected by Mercy Care RBHA (funder); no formal evaluation other than output data is available

for past fiscal year.

Helping Enrich African American Lives (HEAAL) Coalition—Program goal is to increase the health and wellness of

African American individuals, families, and others in Maricopa County with regard to the use of alcohol, marijuana,

and prescription drugs among youth.

-244,810 unduplicated youth and 504,856 unduplicated adults (does not identify parents separately) served.

-https://www.tcdccorp.org/programs/heaal-substance-abuse-suicide-awareness/

-Quarterly reports collected by Mercy Care RBHA (funder); no formal evaluation other than output data is available

for past fiscal year.

SafeOut LGBTQ Youth Coalition—Overall goal of the SafeOut program is to reduce substance use and excessive

alcohol consumption among LGBTQ individuals ages 13–26 in Maricopa County.

-52,807 unduplicated youth and 61,654 unduplicated adults (does not identify parents separately) served.

-Quarterly reports collected by Mercy Care RBHA (funder); no formal evaluation other than output data is available

for past fiscal year.

Additional Clarification

No data

Additional Information Related to Underage Drinking Prevention Programs

State collaborates with federally recognized tribal governments in the prevention of

underage drinking

Yes

Description of collaboration:

-Healthy People Coalition: Native American Advancement Foundation (NAAF)

Comprised of community members of Gu Vo District on the Tohono O’odham Nation, the Healthy People

Coalition will utilize effective prevention strategies, activities, and evidence-based curriculum to promote

healthful behaviors, decisions, and environments that will reduce, postpone, or eliminate the problematic use

of alcohol and illicit substances among the youth of Gu Vo District.

-San Carlos Apache Tribe Wellness Center

The Wellness Center offers individual, family, and group counseling and therapy; has numerous treatment

groups and a DUI psycho education program that meets state certification; offers crisis stabilization

throughout the community (San Carlos Hospital ER, Detention Center, schools, etc.); offers a 4-hours-a-day, 5-

days-a-week psychosocial rehabilitation program; and has an award-winning prevention program that offers

education and health promotion throughout the community.

Arizona Youth Partnership (AZYP)

AZYP works with the Hwal’bay Hmany did Gev’ik coalition in Peach Springs. One of their goals is to reduce

underage drinking. Liquor bottle locks are distributed along with information to parents and caregivers.

Information is disseminated during school events and community events.

-The Arizona Parents Commission on Drug Education and Prevention provides funding to sub-grantees who

collaborate with Tribal Nations in Arizona. The intended goals of these partnerships are to maintain an

effective coalition, increase youth leadership and efficacy skills, increase youth perceptions of the risks and

harms associated with the use of alcohol and controlled substances, and increase community members'

perceptions of risks and harms in youth use of alcohol and controlled substances.

-The Arizona Partnership for Success (PFS) collaborates with Tribal Nations in Arizona. The intended goals of

these partnerships are to maintain an effective coalition, increase youth leadership and efficacy skills, increase

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youth perceptions of the risks and harms associated with the use of alcohol, and increase community

members' perceptions of risks and harms in youth use of alcohol.

-The GOYFF collaborates on the TISAPP Program with Tribal Nations in Arizona. The intended goals of these

partnerships are to maintain an effective coalition, increase resiliency skills, and increase youth, family, and

community members' perceptions of risks and harm in youth use of alcohol and controlled substances.

-Through Mercy Care's SABG primary prevention funding, we do collaborate with Salt River Pima Maricopa

Indian Community, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, and Tohono O'odham (Village of San Lucy). Gila River has its

own Tribal Regional Behavioral Health contract with Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).

We subcontract with Phoenix Indian Center in the central Arizona region, who serves urban Native American

tribal members from many of the federally recognized tribes in our region.

State has programs to measure and/or reduce youth exposure to alcohol advertising and

marketing

Description of program:

-Douglas Community Coalition: Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Service

(SEABHS)

The town of Douglas, Arizona, maintains a strong history of collaborating and working

together as a community, regardless of challenging situations arising from its close

proximity to the U.S.–Mexico border. Since the coalition’s first meeting in 2010, it was

clear that its main purpose was to strengthen collaboration by changing social norms

that contribute to substance abuse and misinformation. In particular, the coalition has

used local data and results from recent needs and assets assessment to identify their

main aim as preventing underage drinking through a strengths-based approach.

-Refugee Integrated Services Provider Network (RISP-NET): La Frontera Arizona

RISP-Net was established in 2002 as a local advisory committee to a refugee family

strengthening project in Tucson, Arizona. The coalition expanded its mission in 2005 to

include all refugee groups in Tucson. It is currently comprised of more than 150

stakeholders from all systems serving refugees, including health care, public

education, law enforcement, Department of Economic Security, resettlement

agencies, the public library, and refugees themselves. Its stated purpose is to

illuminate the issues impacting the successful acculturation of refugee families in

Tucson, Arizona, and to work collaboratively for positive systems change.

-Youth Empowerment and LGBTQ Leadership (Y.E.L.L.): Southern Arizona AIDS

Foundation (SAAF)

The Youth Empowerment and LGBTQ Leadership coalition aims at supporting LGBTQ

youth and their allies in identifying risk reduction techniques around substance use.

The coalition will participate in and support local events promoting public health and

intends to recruit interested youth and community supports at these events. With

youth support, we created a youth-led subcommittee comprised of LGBTQ and allied

youth with goals around educating their peers. Using the Botvin Life Skills training

curriculum, we cultivate leadership, communication, decision making, and public

speaking skills with the youth as a way to support the youth subcommittee to

effectively engage and educate their peers around the risks of substance use.

-Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition

The Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition (YCAD) is a multi-disciplinary coalition with

members from many different community sectors, and we strive to bring substance

abuse prevention, education, awareness, and treatment resources to community

members. The agencies, key stakeholders, and community members collaborating for

Yes

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the YCAD Coalition also strive to link those who have been affected by substance use

with culturally competent services.

-The STOP coalition works with local retailers to limit exposure to signage in stores.

State collaborates with/participates in media campaigns to prevent underage drinking Yes

Federal campaigns: Red Ribbon Week, NIDA Facts Week, National Prevention Week,

Prevention Accelerator Media Campaigns (CADDY), It Matters Arizona

Yes

Regional and local media campaigns: Newspapers, local trade and business magazines,

parent print media, children’s print media, restaurant table tops, Chamber of

Commerce meetings, posters hung throughout community, It’s a Party Foul to provide

alcohol to a minor

Yes

Local school district efforts: Printed brochures and handouts for school events and

parent gatherings, school district website, morning announcements, school marquis

Yes

Other: Coalition-created campaigns, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, article

shares, PSAs, videos at bowling allies and game center, radio station, Twitter

Yes

State collaborates with/participates in SAMHSA’s national media campaign, “Talk. They

Hear You.”

Yes

State officially endorses TTHY efforts Yes

State commits state resources for TTHY No

State forwards TTHY materials to local areas Yes

Other: No

State procures funding for TTHY No

Pro bono Not applicable

Donated air time Not applicable

Earned media Not applicable

Other: Not applicable

State has adopted or developed best practice standards for underage drinking prevention

programs

Yes

Agencies/organizations that established best practices standards:

Federal agency(ies): SAMHSA

Yes

Agency(ies) within your state: AHCCCS, Yes

Nongovernmental agency(ies): AZYP, Community Bridges Yes

Other: No

Best practice standards description: AHCCCS currently accepts the guidance provided by the Substance Abuse

and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) document "Selecting Best-fit Programs and Practices:

Guidance for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners" as the standard to follow when selecting programs

and practices, including the best practices lists and resources lists.

Communities approach to underage drinking.

All presentations are reviewed by the agencies executive leadership.

Additional Clarification

No data

State Interagency Collaboration

A state-level interagency governmental body/committee exists to coordinate or address

underage drinking prevention activities

Yes

Committee contact information:

Name: Detective Dan Webb #34, Prevention Unit Coordinator, Arizona Department of Liquor

Email: daniel.webb@azliquor.gov

Address: 800 W. Washington (5th floor), Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phone: (602) 542-9054

Agencies/organizations represented on the committee:

Arizona Youth Partnership – Ajo

La Frontera Center – Pima County

Maricopa Ak-Chin CAASA

Native American Advancement Foundation – Tohono O’odham Nation

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Pima Council on Aging

Pinal Gila Council Senior Citizens

San Carlos Apache Tribe – San Carlos Apache Nation

Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation – Pima County

Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services – Douglas

Yuma Family YMCA

Yavapai County Attorney

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission

Arizona Attorney General’s Office

Pure Heart Church

Arizona Department of Health Services

High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area

United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry

Arizona Department of Adult Probation

Arizona Department of Public Safety

Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control

Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition

Arizona Department of Education

Cisco Systems

Arizona Department of Economic Security

Crossroads, INC.

Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family

MATFORCE

Arizona Department of Child Safety

Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

Apache Junction Police Department

Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services

Pascua Yaqui Tribe

A website or other public source exists to describe committee activities Yes

URL or other means of access: https://mentalhealthresources.org/listing/arizona-prevention-portal/,

https://goyff.az.gov/councils-commissions/arizona-substance-abuse-partnership

Underage Drinking Reports

State has prepared a plan for preventing underage drinking in the last 3 years Yes

Prepared by: AHCCCS, STOP Coalition

Plan can be accessed via: The statewide strategic plan is completed and available on the AHCCCS Grants

webpage for SABG. https://www.azahcccs.gov/Resources/Grants/SABG/

State has prepared a report on preventing underage drinking in the last 3 years Yes

Prepared by: Evaluation Research and Development (University of Arizona), Arizona Criminal Justice

Commission

Report can be accessed via: https://www.azcjc.gov/

Additional Clarification

MercyCare- MercyCare completed a Regional Needs Assessment in 12/2020, which included information on

underage drinking needs and resources in our region.

State Expenditures for the Prevention of Underage Drinking

Compliance checks in retail outlets:

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Estimate based on the 12 months ending Data not available

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Checkpoints and saturation patrols:

Estimate of state funds expended Data not available

Estimate based on the 12 months ending Data not available

Community-based programs to prevent underage drinking:

Estimate of state funds expended Data not available

Estimate based on the 12 months ending Data not available

K–12 school-based programs to prevent underage drinking:

Estimate of state funds expended Data not available

Estimate based on the 12 months ending Data not available

Programs targeted to institutes of higher learning:

Estimate of state funds expended Data not available

Estimate based on the 12 months ending Data not available

Programs that target youth in the juvenile justice system:

Estimate of state funds expended Data not available

Estimate based on the 12 months ending Data not available

Programs that target youth in the child welfare system:

Estimate of state funds expended Data not available

Estimate based on the 12 months ending Data not available

Other programs:

Programs or strategies included: Data not available

Estimate of state funds expended: Data not available

Estimate based on the 12 months ending: Data not available

Funds Dedicated to Underage Drinking

State derives funds dedicated to underage drinking from the following revenue streams:

Taxes No data

Fines No data

Fees No data

Other: NA No data

Description of funding streams and how they are used:

Not applicable

Additional Clarification

No data

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