Wisconsin Assembly Cracks Down on Underage Drinking
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 -- 8:28 AM
-A Wisconsin Assembly committee has passed a bill that would allow pub or liquor store owners to sue anyone who buys alcohol illegally.Under the legislation from a Republican Rep., people cited for underage drinking would have to pay retailers $1,000 in addition to fines for violating the law. Retailers must provide notice of the law and immediately report violations.
The bill came to be after a Green Bay police officer informed a representative of the area's low rate of compliance regarding checks for underage drinking. He says the bill would deter underage drinkers, citing success with a similar law in Alaska.
The measure passed on a 9-0 vote Tuesday. The full Assembly will take it up in May.
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