Archive for September, 2010

September 16th, 2010 by admin

Calif. Bill Would Ban Self-Checkout Alcohol Sales to Curb Teen Drinking

California should outlaw the sale of alcohol through self-checkout machines by passing a new bill, Marin Institute said in an action alert sent out Sept. 7.
Marin Institute said the machines make it too easy for minors to get alcohol.
Marin Institute cited studies by UCLA and San Diego State University that found that one in three [...]

September 4th, 2010 by admin

Calif. Toughens Law on Adults Who Let Kids Drink

California passed new legislation that holds adults legally accountable if they permit minors to drink in their homes, the Associated Press reported Aug. 19.
Under the new law, adults will be subject to civil lawsuits in the event of an injury or death resulting from underage drinking if they allowed the drinking to occur. Providing alcohol [...]