Liquor licenses are issued and monitored by the _________.

The liquor authority is a government agency that is responsible for regulating the sale and distribution of alcohol. The specific name of the liquor authority varies from state to state, but it is typically a division of the state's Department of revenue or Department of Public Safety.
The liquor authority is responsible for issuing liquor licenses, inspecting establishments that sell alcohol, and enforcing liquor laws. The liquor authority may also investigate and prosecute violations of liquor laws.