(Harrisburg) - A new law going into effect Friday aims to cut down on drunk driving.
It requires first-time offenders to have breathalyzers installed in their cars—something 48 other states already do.
Car breathalyzers—officially called Ignition Interlock Systems—require drivers to blow into a device to start their vehicle. If the device detects any alcohol, the car won't start, and it'll also register the attempt.
The Swiss population drank 7.9 litres of pure alcohol per person in 2016, down from 8.1 litres the previous year and the lowest amount since the Second World War, the federal alcohol regulator (EAV) said on Thursday.
The figures show a continuation of a long-term trend towards drinking less alcohol, the body said.
In terms of pure alcohol, wine made up half of the total, followed by beer, spirits and cider.
During July, nine-liter spirits case sales in the control states grew 0.5%, in deference to a weak comp, over same period sales last year. Ten of the eighteen control jurisdictions grew volumes at 0.5% or less during July. Rolling-twelve month volume growth of 2.8% improves upon June's reported 2.4%. Iowa (14.5%), Michigan (4.7%), Vermont (2.8%), and Wyoming (7.3%) reported monthly growth rates for July that exceeded their twelve month trends.
Oklahoma City — A federal judge has dismissed liquor stores owners' legal challenge to a new law that will allow Oklahoma grocery stores to sell wine in 2018.
The Retail Liquor Association of Oklahoma, a trade group representing liquor store owners, filed the lawsuit challenging the new law in December.
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LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - Agents with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission are out in force this month.
Virginia will have plenty of options to consider for replacing the state's central liquor warehouse and headquarters.
MILWAUKEE — A U.S. senator from Wisconsin is urging the State Department to investigate reports of tainted or substandard alcohol at Mexican resorts.
Nagpur: Excise minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has constituted a committee to study the effects of liquor ban on highways of the state. The committee will submit its report to the government in a month.
ANNAPOLIS — A majority of Marylanders support fundamental changes to the state's alcohol laws that govern the production, distribution and sale of beer, according to the results of an online survey released Aug. 14 by Comptroller Peter Franchot.