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This report that was done by the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation for the National Highway Safety Administration is from 2003 but it does a good job of organizing the issues related to alcohol control.  You can find it here:

ABCEnforcementLegalResearch.pdf

•  Purchase of alcohol by minors

• Attempted purchase of alcohol by minors

• Possession of alcohol by minors

• Consumption of alcohol by minors

• Use of false ID cards

• Furnishing alcohol to minors

• Furnishing alcohol to intoxicated individuals

• Responsible Beverage Service

• Keg registration

• False and misleading advertising

• Advertising that targets minors

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Source: About.com

Tuesday July 13, 2010

Alcoholism advocates are up in arms about proposed new USDA dietary guidelines for alcohol consumption that they say will redefine moderate drinking and encourage drinking at a risky level. Moreover, some critics of the proposed guidelines say there is no evidence that moderate drinking is beneficial in the first place.

The advocates are encouraging public comments on the proposed guidelines before the deadline this Thursday, July 15, 2010.

The controversy over the proposed guidelines lie within the differences with the current guidelines, published in 2005. The current guidelines recommend one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. The new guidelines defines moderate alcohol consumption as an average of up to one drink per day for women and up to two drink per day for men with no more than three drinks in any single day for women and no more than four drinks in any single day for men.

‘Serious Risk to the Public’

In other words, under the proposed guidelines, a man could drink up to four drinks at a sitting three times a week and still come under the definition of a moderate drinker.

The Marin Institute, an opponent of the proposed guidelines, said that level of drinking “poses serious risks to the general public” and is just short of recommending binge drinking.

Dr. Tim Naimi, of the Boston Medical Center and an opponent of the new guidelines, said “…the net effect of the proposed change amounts to an endorsement for most men to consume up to 4 drinks and for most women to consume up to 3 drinks on days they actually consume alcohol.”

“Although drinking 4 drinks for men and 3 drinks for women falls just short of thresholds that define ‘binge’ drinking and is not generally pathologic,” Naimi said in a Join Together commentary. “relaxing guidelines that might cause some to increase their drinking to these levels is neither safe nor desirable from a public health perspective.”

More Questions About Guidelines

The proposed guidelines are being questioned on three fronts:

* The Weekly Average – As explained above, the current recommendations of no more than one drink a day for women and two a day for men is a much safer level of alcohol consumption, the experts say.

* No Evidence ‘Moderate’ Drinking is Beneficial – There are no randomized controlled trials that show that moderate drinking provides any health benefits, but there are studies that point to many health risk associated with even moderate drinking.

* Misuse of Public Health Recommendations – Opponents say the alcohol industry has a long history of exploiting dietary guidelines for their benefit and the new recommendations would be a huge gift to their marketing efforts.

The public can submit written comments online about the proposed guidelines before 5:00 pm EDT on July 15, 2010. Use the links below to read the complete guidelines and the objections to them.

Source: About.comTuesday July 13, 2010Alcoholism advocates are up in arms about proposed new USDA dietary guidelines for alcohol consumption that they say will redefine moderate drinking and encourage drinking at a risky level. Moreover, some critics of the proposed guidelines say there is no evidence that moderate drinking is beneficial in the first place.

The advocates are encouraging public comments on the proposed guidelines before the deadline this Thursday, July 15, 2010.  The controversy over the proposed guidelines lie within the differences with the current guidelines, published in 2005. The current guidelines recommend one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. The new guidelines defines moderate alcohol consumption as an average of up to one drink per day for women and up to two drink per day for men with no more than three drinks in any single day for women and no more than four drinks in any single day for men.

‘Serious Risk to the Public’ In other words, under the proposed guidelines, a man could drink up to four drinks at a sitting three times a week and still come under the definition of a moderate drinker.The Marin Institute, an opponent of the proposed guidelines, said that level of drinking “poses serious risks to the general public” and is just short of recommending binge drinking.

Dr. Tim Naimi, of the Boston Medical Center and an opponent of the new guidelines, said “…the net effect of the proposed change amounts to an endorsement for most men to consume up to 4 drinks and for most women to consume up to 3 drinks on days they actually consume alcohol.”"Although drinking 4 drinks for men and 3 drinks for women falls just short of thresholds that define ‘binge’ drinking and is not generally pathologic,” Naimi said in a Join Together commentary. “relaxing guidelines that might cause some to increase their drinking to these levels is neither safe nor desirable from a public health perspective.”More Questions About GuidelinesThe proposed guidelines are being questioned on three fronts:

• The Weekly Average – As explained above, the current recommendations of no more than one drink a day for women and two a day for men is a much safer level of alcohol consumption, the experts say.
• No Evidence ‘Moderate’ Drinking is Beneficial – There are no randomized controlled trials that show that moderate drinking provides any health benefits, but there are studies that point to many health risk associated with even moderate drinking.
• Misuse of Public Health Recommendations – Opponents say the alcohol industry has a long history of exploiting dietary guidelines for their benefit and the new recommendations would be a huge gift to their marketing efforts.The public can submit written comments online about the proposed guidelines before 5:00 pm EDT on July 15, 2010. Use the links below to read the complete guidelines and the objections to them.

Source: KPLU

Jul 14th

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn says allowing bars and clubs to serve liquor past 2 a.m. could reduce violence at night.

Some Seattle bars could soon be allowed to serve liquor later than 2 o’clock in the morning. A staggered “last call” for alcohol is part of Mayor Mike McGinn’s proposed nightlife initiative.

The plan aims to make the city safer and give nighttime businesses a boost.

The mayor rolled out his proposal at the Century Ballroom in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. He says communities like Capitol Hill can get rowdy when its dozens of bars and clubs close.

“The pushout is at 2 a.m.,” he says. “And what happens is, people patronizing bars and restaurants are asked to leave and it can overwhelm the resources of the city to deal with it and create noise and civil disturbance problems.”

He says if bars were allowed to serve liquor later, it might stop people from flooding out at the same time and causing trouble. It could also mean a better night’s sleep for residents and more sales for bars.

But the plan needs buy in from the state liquor control board.

McGinn acknowledges that flexible hours alone won’t be enough to control mobs of partiers.

He’s also calling for new noise ordinance rules, more late night transit options and increased police authority. It could become easier for officers to issue tickets for disorderly conduct.

McGinn will take public input on the proposal until mid-September.

Source: KPLUJul 14thSeattle Mayor Mike McGinn says allowing bars and clubs to serve liquor past 2 a.m. could reduce violence at night.Some Seattle bars could soon be allowed to serve liquor later than 2 o’clock in the morning. A staggered “last call” for alcohol is part of Mayor Mike McGinn’s proposed nightlife initiative.The plan aims to make the city safer and give nighttime businesses a boost.The mayor rolled out his proposal at the Century Ballroom in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. He says communities like Capitol Hill can get rowdy when its dozens of bars and clubs close.”The pushout is at 2 a.m.,” he says. “And what happens is, people patronizing bars and restaurants are asked to leave and it can overwhelm the resources of the city to deal with it and create noise and civil disturbance problems.”He says if bars were allowed to serve liquor later, it might stop people from flooding out at the same time and causing trouble. It could also mean a better night’s sleep for residents and more sales for bars.But the plan needs buy in from the state liquor control board.McGinn acknowledges that flexible hours alone won’t be enough to control mobs of partiers.He’s also calling for new noise ordinance rules, more late night transit options and increased police authority. It could become easier for officers to issue tickets for disorderly conduct.McGinn will take public input on the proposal until mid-September.

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According to the Associated Press, everyone in the state of Tennessee is subject to showing ID for beer purchases. This is the state’s effort to prevent underage drinking. The Tennessee’s Responsible Vendor Act was instated Sunday, and is the first of its kind in the nation.

Tennessee has instated a mandatory universal carding process for all off-premise sales, the law states that anyone attempting to purchase beer in a grocery or convenience store must show identification. The law has been put in place to help alleviate the confusion of age, and is supposed to make the jobs of retail clerks easier. However, while making it easier on retail clerks, it separates the standard for restaurants and bars from those of convenience stores and grocers.

With the Responsible Vendor Act, convenience stores and grocers are mandated to receive extensive training pertaining to beer sales. These vendors must also participate in a certification program which is to be annually renewed.

The law does not cover liquor, wine, or beer purchases in bars. Vendors also cannot face license revocation for first offenses, and fines are lower than before the Responsible Vendor’s Act was set into motion. Fines under this act can be no more than $1000, and hearings with the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission are scheduled as necessary. License revocation is still possible under the Responsible Vendors Act , and can be expedited if an offense warrants such action.

In addition to visually checking ID, some convenience stores have initiated the use of computerized scanners for ID. This method not only verifies age of the consumer, but also makes note of the driver’s license or state ID number. This can make access to the purchaser’s address more accessible in the event of crime.

The new law is set to be enforced for the next year, and it’s effectively will be reviewed before determining if it will be permanent.

Lucas L. Johnson ll for the Associated Press- ” Everyone Shows Id for Beer in Tenn.”
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070701/ap_on_re_us/mandatory_carding
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