KS: KC Alcoholic Beverage Advisory Group votes to ban liquor cards
KS: KC Alcoholic Beverage Advisory Group votes to ban liquor cards KSHB By Rae Daniel September 4, 2018 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Tuesday, in a 5-2 vote, the Alcoholic Beverage Advisory Group voted to ban liquor cards. There are certain criteria on who can hold a liquor card, which allows an employee to handle alcohol as part […]
Ireland: Group wants Social Responsibility levy imposed on off-licences to combat alcohol consumption
Ireland: Group wants Social Responsibility levy imposed on off-licences to combat alcohol consumption BreakingNews.ie September 9, 2018 Alcohol Action Ireland is calling on the Government to increase the annual charge on off-licences. It is one of a number of measures it is seeking in its Pre-budget submission. The group says imposing a Social Responsibility levy […]
United Kingdom: Gin and tonic adverts that ‘encouraged excessive drinking’ have been banned
United Kingdom: Gin and tonic adverts that ‘encouraged excessive drinking’ have been banned The offending promotions are said to have implied that the liquor has therapeutic qualities and is healthier than some fruit. Sky News September 5, 2018 An advert that implied a gin and tonic was healthier than a banana is among a wave […]