[2] The commission regulates the sale of alcoholic beverages in New Hampshire, one of 17 alcoholic beverage control states.

[1] The commission became operational in 1934,[3] following repeal of Prohibition in the United States in 1933.

The commission is led by a chairperson, currently Joseph W. Mollica.

The chairperson nominates a deputy commissioner for appointment by the Governor of New Hampshire with the consent of the Governor's Council.

The current deputy commissioner is Nicole Brassard Jordan.