Getting drunk in early teens raises premature death risk

Getting drunk in early teens raises premature death risk   Medical News Today By Honor Whiteman June 17, 2017 Do you remember the age you were when you first got drunk? According to a new study, your life might depend on it.   Researchers found that individuals who first became intoxicated prior to the age […]

NY: State Liquor Laws Preempt Local Municipalities from Restricting Operating Hours

NY: State Liquor Laws Preempt Local Municipalities from Restricting Operating Hours   JDSupra Written by Farrell Fritz, P.C. June, 19, 2017 The State liquor law preempts local municipalities from restricting hours of operation for businesses selling alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.   Accordingly, local municipalities should use caution when imposing conditions upon establishments regulated by the […]

TX: New Texas DWI law change could give ‘second chance’ to first offenders

TX: New Texas DWI law change could give ‘second chance’ to first offenders   KLTV By Paul Rivera, Multi-Media Journalist June 19, 2017 TYLER, TX (KLTV) – Those with DWI convictions now have a new option in the state of Texas.   Last week, governor Abbott signed a bill into law that would allow first […]

Canada: Think Supermarket Alcohol Sales Risk Public Safety? Put A Cork In It

Canada: Think Supermarket Alcohol Sales Risk Public Safety? Put A Cork In It   Huffington Post | British Columbia June 19, 2017 Council has voted. To the casual observer, it seems like Vision Vancouver has led the charge in finally liberating alcohol sales in Vancouver, something it has refused to support for many months. More […]