The Delaware Division of Alcohol and To***co Enforcement (DATE) is a state law enforcement agency primarily responsible for enforcing Title 4, the Liquor Control Act and Ma*****na Control Act, and the Administrative Rules of the Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC) and the Rules of the Office of the Ma*****na Commissioner (OMC). In addition to its alcohol and to***co enforcemen
t duties, DATE plays a key role in the regulation and oversight of Delaware’s legal ma*****na industry, ensuring compliance with state laws governing cultivation, manufacturing, and retail sales. The Division also conducts compliance checks at businesses that sell to***co products to ensure adherence to youth access and Synar regulations. DATE officers are certified police officers with statewide jurisdiction and arrest powers, granting them full authority to enforce all laws of the State of Delaware — including liquor, drug, criminal, and traffic statutes. As part of its community outreach and education efforts, the Division utilizes its DUI/Distracted Driving Simulator to raise public awareness about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving involving alcohol, ma*****na, or other substances. Mission Statement:
To protect the health, safety, and welfare of people in Delaware by regulating and enforcing the state’s alcohol, to***co, and ma*****na laws, while maintaining a commitment to building public trust through education, community engagement, and fair enforcement. Values:
The core values of the Division are Integrity, Fairness, Competency, Accountability, and Professionalism. The Division will continually strive to maintain these core values in the furtherance of its mission.