Copeland v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The majority opinion accurately outlines the authority of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board with regard to the issuance of beer permits.

On judicial review of administrative decisions, we are charged with the responsibility of reviewing the entire record and determining whether there is substantial evidence to support the administrative findings. Citizens Bank v. Arkansas State Banking Board, 271 Ark. 703, 610 S.W. 2d 257 (1981).

I disagree with the majority that substantial evidence exists in this case. The majority points out that none of the Board’s findings except finding four are…