Legislative Watch
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Would add a cancer warning to alcohol retail point-of-service signage.
SUPPORT
To learn more, see our section titled Special: Alcohol and Cancer
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HB 520, as passed by the House, is Pro Georgia. Behavioral health is a public health issue, not a criminal matter. HB 520 provides solutions for Georgians caught in the ineffective and costly cyle of incarceration, homelessness, and hospitalization.
See the actual bill AT THIS LINK
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OPPOSE
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Would increase the number of alcohol licenses available for retailers, from 2 to 6.
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Advocates for updating the warning label that appears on alcohol bottles and cans to reflect updated research on alcohol health impacts
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Reauthorization of the Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) Underage Drinking Act
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Would require first-time DUI offenders to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle that prevents the car from starting if they have alcohol in their system.
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COMMENTS:
Maintain a strong three-tier system.
Support state and local law enforcement to identify and control trade practices.
Do not further enable nationwide online alcohol sales.
Submittal sent to Tax & Trade Bureau, July 2023