Campaign Reminds Adults Not To Buy Alcohol For Minors
MADD, Substance Abuse Prevention Groups To Place Stickers On Alcoholic Beverage Containers
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Posted: 08/29/2012
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North County substance abuse prevention groups are scheduled Wednesday to kick off a campaign to remind buyers of alcoholic beverages over the Labor Day weekend that it is illegal to give booze to minors.
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Over the next couple of days, members of the North Coastal Prevention Coalition and Mothers Against Drunk Driving will place stickers on drinks at stores reminding customers of the county's social host ordinance, which prohibits adults from giving alcoholic drinks to people under 21.The stickers say "Hey You!! It is ILLEGAL to provide alcohol for people under 21!!" in English and Spanish.Employees of participating stores will also hand out brochures on the law to customers. Offenders can be jailed for up to six months.In surveys, teens say that house parties are their most common source of booze, according to the prevention coalition.Copyright Do you have more information about this story? Click here to contact usCopyright 2012 by City News Service. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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