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Statement from Captain Rocky Gripton, Alcohol Beverage Control Division, Idaho State Police
12/19/2025
Subject: Old State Saloon in Eagle, Idaho
The Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control Division (ABC) has received and reviewed numerous complaints regarding Old State Saloon in Eagle, Idaho, and its owner, Mark Fitzpatrick. The primary allegation involves offering free beer and monetary rewards for patron actions.
Under Idaho Codes § 23-914, 23-1055, and 23-1313, ABC’s responsibility is to enforce the lawful distribution, sale, and service of alcohol. Idaho regulates how alcohol is obtained and who may serve it, but it does not dictate the price a licensee must charge after legally purchasing alcohol from an authorized distributor. As a result, providing beer at no cost is not a violation of Idaho’s alcohol laws. Based on the information available, the conduct is not a basis for ABC enforcement action.
While the business practice of providing alcohol at no cost may be unconventional, there are no disqualifiers under state statutes, and the complaints received do not establish any illegal activity related to alcohol licensing.
Concerns unrelated to alcohol laws – such as political themes, immigration issues, or the intent behind the promotions – fall outside ABC’s purview and should be reported to the appropriate local authority.
ABC will continue to apply Idaho law impartially, monitor licensed establishments, and take enforcement action when credible evidence supports a statutory violation.
Alcohol Beverage Control
Rocky Gripton
Captain
700 S. Stratford Dr, #115
Meridian, ID 83642
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