Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board v. Muncrief

Jack Holt, Jr., Chief Justice.

The appellant, Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board), appeals from the Garland County Circuit Court’s decision to overturn the Board’s denial of a retail liquor store transfer requested by appellee, Deborah Muncrief. The application for transfer was initially denied by the Board Director. The case was certified to this court from the Arkansas Court of Appeals as it involves interpretation and construction of an administrative regulation. We reverse and remand the trial court’s decision.

Ms. Muncrief currently owns and operates a retail liquor store…