Soon it will be illegal to "appear" drunk
02-27-2009, 10:48 AM
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Soon it will be illegal to "appear" drunk
Senate panel: Hide bartenders; can't 'appear' drunk
The Associated Press
Posted: 02/27/2009 11:47:01 AM MST
A Utah Senate committee has approved a bill that would hide the preparation of alcoholic drinks behind 10-foot-high walls in restaurants and make it illegal to appear drunk.
Sen. John Valentine, R-Orem, says Senate Bill 187 is intended to eliminate anything resembling a bar in restaurants.
His measure also would redefine what it means to be intoxicated in Utah, gutting a Utah Supreme Court ruling that said simply being a drunk is not a crime. Under Valentine's bill, it would be illegal for anyone to look like they are drunk.
The bill passed unanimously on Friday. It will now be debated on the Senate floor.
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On the Net:
Senate Bill 187: http://le.utah.gov/<sup>~</sup>2009/htmdoc/sbillhtm/sb0187.htm<ul><li><a href="http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11800501">http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11800501</a</li></ul>
The Associated Press
Posted: 02/27/2009 11:47:01 AM MST
A Utah Senate committee has approved a bill that would hide the preparation of alcoholic drinks behind 10-foot-high walls in restaurants and make it illegal to appear drunk.
Sen. John Valentine, R-Orem, says Senate Bill 187 is intended to eliminate anything resembling a bar in restaurants.
His measure also would redefine what it means to be intoxicated in Utah, gutting a Utah Supreme Court ruling that said simply being a drunk is not a crime. Under Valentine's bill, it would be illegal for anyone to look like they are drunk.
The bill passed unanimously on Friday. It will now be debated on the Senate floor.
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On the Net:
Senate Bill 187: http://le.utah.gov/<sup>~</sup>2009/htmdoc/sbillhtm/sb0187.htm<ul><li><a href="http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11800501">http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11800501</a</li></ul>
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