Whose responsibility is it to store seized liquor?

Storing seized liquor is primarily the responsibility of the officer who conducted the seizure. Officers are tasked with ensuring that any alcohol or evidence seized in connection with an ABC violation is handled and stored appropriately to maintain chain of custody and prevent tampering or loss. They must follow specific procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with the law and to preserve the integrity of the evidence for any potential court proceedings.

Other roles, such as the judge, defendant, or state government, do not typically involve the physical storage of seized liquor. Judges oversee legal proceedings and ensure justice is served, defendants are individuals being charged with a violation, and the state government is responsible for overarching regulatory enforcement but does not directly handle the seized items. This highlights the specific operational duties assigned to law enforcement officers in the context of alcohol control laws.