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North’s pubs face penalty points

Pubs and clubs found selling drink to under-18s will begin totting up penalty points from today after new legislation to combat the offence came into effect.

Reaching 10 points within three years will result in a suspension of their licence or registration. Under the law changes, those wanting to buy alcohol can now only use approved ID documents - such as passports and driving licences.

The measures were introduced by Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland.

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Source: Irish Times, 01/05/2012

Posted by drugsdotie on 05/01 at 03:16 PM in
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