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Oct 18, 07 - 3:53 PM |
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Penalties raised for teen drinking
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Thursday, October 18, 2007.
Valley Press
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SACRAMENTO - Assemblywoman Sharon Runner, R-Lancaster, and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday announced the signing of AB 1658.
The bill increases penalties for underage drinking and the manufacturing of fraudulent identification cards.
"I am excited that the governor has signed this bill into law," Runner said. "We need to provide law enforcement officials with all of the tools necessary to combat underage drinking and protect Californians."
AB 1658 enhances current law restricting access to alcohol for minors by increasing the fine to $250 for the first violation; $500 for the second.
In addition, the bill will address the problem of manufacturing and selling fake identification cards, such as driver's licenses, by increasing the fine from $500 to $1,000 and requiring 24 hours of community service of those found guilty of this crime.
"The cost of underage drinking in the United States is over $58 billion annually or nearly $600 per American household each and every year," Runner said. "AB 1658 increases penalties for violations to better reflect the dangers of underage drinking and its costs to society."
AB 1658 also clarifies the penal code to ensure that the driver's license suspension mandate is enforced.
"Having your driver's license suspended is a major deterrent for any teenager, and this bill will better protect our youth from the dangers of underage drinking," Runner said. |
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