LAMP Program Guide — Liquor Authority Mediation Program
The Liquor Authority Mediation Program (LAMP) lets licensees resolve certain charges without a full disciplinary hearing. Here is how it works and when it makes sense.
Charge resolution outside formal hearing.
Which charges qualify — and which do not.
Typical resolutions and penalty structures.
What LAMP is
An SLA mediation program offering an alternative path to resolve eligible charges, typically with reduced procedural friction and predictable penalty structures.
When to choose LAMP
When the facts are difficult, the charge category is eligible, and the resulting penalty is more favorable than a likely hearing outcome.
When to skip LAMP
Strong factual defenses, no-violation findings sought, or charges outside the eligible categories.
Frequently asked questions
Specific categories — we evaluate eligibility on each matter.
Yes — dispositions are public, though the procedural profile differs from a contested hearing.
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