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For Immediate Release:
For Further Information:
February 10, 2012

Office of The Attorney General
- Jeffrey S. Chiesa, Attorney General
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control

- Michael I. Halfacre, Acting Director
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Michael I. Halfacre Named Director of New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
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Michael I. Halfacre Named Director of New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
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TRENTON – Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced the appointment of Michael I. Halfacre as Director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).

Halfacre, 45, of Fair Haven, is an attorney who ran his own law practice, where he specialized in transactions, including transfers of ABC licenses and real estate sales and refinance. In addition, he served as a municipal prosecutor in nearby Little Silver and Rumson, where he argued for the convictions of drunk drivers and adults who provided alcohol to underage drinkers. Halfacre also previously served as mayor of Fair Haven.

“Michael Halfacre brings an outstanding record as a municipal legal professional that will be vital to leading the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control,” said Attorney General Chiesa. “This is an important division with dedicated and expert legal and professional staff which regulates the commerce of alcoholic beverages within New Jersey.”

The division is charged with protecting and furthering the public welfare by fostering moderation and responsibility in the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The agency also ensures the economic of the alcoholic beverage industry to New Jersey by maintaining the stability of the industry and securing state revenues derived from the commerce of alcoholic beverages. The division has also taken a leadership role in promoting several programs to deter underage drinking.

“I am honored and excited by this opportunity and I am grateful to Governor Christie and Attorney General Chiesa for the chance to serve the State of New Jersey,” Halfacre said. “From the outset, I will make combating underage drinking a priority, and strive to make our division more efficient and user-friendly to both the public and alcoholic beverage industry.”

Halfacre steps into the job following the signing last month of a major piece of legislation by Governor Christie that would allow New Jersey wineries producing 250,000 gallons or less of wine annually to ship to directly customers. The law also lets small in-state and out-of-state wineries operate up to 16 sales outlets in New Jersey.

Halfacre will succeed Jerry Fischer, who has been Director since 2000.

He earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Florida State University and his law degree from the University of Dayton. He was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1991. He is married to Tricia, and has three children: Ellie, Matthew and Marshall.

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