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In 1872, alcohol regulation reached new heights in the state with the passage of the Graham Law. This legislation prohibited drunkenness and the sale of alcohol to minors, and required all liquor sellers to post a $2,000 bond (more than $30,000 in 2007 U.S. dollars). [2] German-Americans fought the new law in the courts and at the ballot box.
Contrary to popular belief, since the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, not all states specifically prohibit minors' and young adults' consumption of alcohol in private settings. That is because the federal law is concerned only with purchase and public possession, not private consumption, and contains several exceptions.
Alcohol producers that own event venues can now serve more spirits than just the ones they make. That had been an issue for breweries that host weddings, for example, when guests weren't able to ...
Wisconsin permits the consumption of alcohol by minors, provided they are being supervised by parents/guardians/spouses. Most municipalities have a uniform 9 p.m. restriction on all alcohol sales. Notable exceptions: Kenosha, Green Bay, La Crosse, Maple Bluff, Baraboo. Supermarkets, liquor stores, and gas stations may sell liquor, wine, and beer.
The bill fundamentally alters Wisconsin's complicated system governing the making, distribution and sales of alcoholic beverages. Gov. Tony Evers signs sweeping overhaul of Wisconsin alcohol ...
Over the past decade, the state has increased the availability of alcohol. But it dedicates almost no resources to reducing excessive drinking. Wisconsin has a problem with alcohol.
Those who oppose a complete ban on underage drinking argue that it is important that minors be introduced to alcohol in a controlled environment, so that supervision and guidance might occur instead of experimentation. Some parents are willing to provide alcohol for their children if they drink it in a controlled environment.
The legal drinking age varies from country to country. [1] In the United States, the legal drinking age is currently 21. [2] To curb excessive alcohol consumption by younger people, instead of raising the drinking age, other countries have raised the prices of alcohol beverages and encouraged the general public to drink less. Setting a legal ...