NBWA PRAISES STATE-BASED ALCOHOL REGULATIONS
In regards to Election Day 2006, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released a statement last week in support of state-based regulations for the sale and distribution of alcohol.
“In numerous areas throughout the country, voters were presented with ballot questions regarding alcohol regulation. The outcomes of the proposals varied from locality to locality, showing that people feel very differently about alcohol from one place to the next and thus confirming the need for effective state-based control,” said the organization.
NBWA president Craig Purser agreed, pointing out that voters in different states reached opposing conclusions to how alcoholic beverages should be regulated.
“This just goes to show that a one-size-fits-all approach to alcohol regulation simply does not work. The time-tested regulatory system as it relates to alcohol sales is successful because it allows states the flexibility to deal with local circumstances,” said Craig.
“As society addresses problems like underage drinking and drunk driving, the importance of maintaining effective state alcohol regulation is critical."
“In numerous areas throughout the country, voters were presented with ballot questions regarding alcohol regulation. The outcomes of the proposals varied from locality to locality, showing that people feel very differently about alcohol from one place to the next and thus confirming the need for effective state-based control,” said the organization.
NBWA president Craig Purser agreed, pointing out that voters in different states reached opposing conclusions to how alcoholic beverages should be regulated.
“This just goes to show that a one-size-fits-all approach to alcohol regulation simply does not work. The time-tested regulatory system as it relates to alcohol sales is successful because it allows states the flexibility to deal with local circumstances,” said Craig.
“As society addresses problems like underage drinking and drunk driving, the importance of maintaining effective state alcohol regulation is critical."
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