Action | Updating Other Provisions Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 8/29/2012 |
To allow instantly redeemable coupons - I oppose this change because it will encourage spontaneous purchases of greater quantities of alcohol and can lead to excessive drinking.
Increasing the dollar amount of giveaways from $10 to $20 wholesale - the increased value of $20 wholesale exceeds a reasonable limit for a "novelty" and may be considered an expensive incentive to buy the alcohol brand promoted. I am concerned that these items can be distributed at athletic events which are often attended by youth.
Allowing contributions of alcohol to charitable events - if alcohol served must be purchased by the charity, less alcohol will be served than if they get it for free. I am also concerned that carding at these events may not be well controlled with untrained alcohol servers and and it is difficult to be aware of the age of the drink recipients at a charitable event.