The bill is named the Shot and a Beer bill, according to
MyStateline.com. You can t even make that up.
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Per the proposal, the establishment would have to host a publicly advertised promotion as a method of encouraging residents to get the COVID-19 vaccination. Customers who are able to provide proof of receiving the vaccine would then be eligible for one alcoholic drink or shot.
If passed, the bill would amend the Liquor Control Act of 1934, says
This is interesting because, in the state of Illinois, giving away free booze has always been a big promotional no-no. But, this begs the question, is free alcohol enough to convince those who say they will not get a COVID-19 vaccination? And, is there anything else that can be tossed their way to convince them a little more?
HALIFAX Police in Cape Breton charged three people for violating public health orders in relation to two separate incidents over the weekend. On Friday, Cape Breton Regional Police responded to a report of a television being stolen from the Superstore in Glace Bay, N.S. Upon locating the suspect’s vehicle, officers charged a 41-year-old man from River Ryan, N.S. and a 56-year-old man from New Waterford with Theft and issued each a Summary Offence Ticket under the Health Protection Act for Failing to Self Isolate (from each other), which carries a fine of $2,000. On Sunday, officers responded to a George Street address where a woman was complaining of an unwanted male, known to her, causing mischief at her residence.
Regional Police say they fined three people in two separate cases for violating public health orders over the weekend.
In one case, police say they got called to a home on George St. in Sydney yesterday when a woman reported an unwanted person at the home.
Police say they tracked down the 48 year-old man and found he’s from Victoria County.
He was fined nearly $700 under the Emergency Management Act that bars any non-essential travel outside a person’s municipality.
He was also charged under the Liquor Control Act for public intoxication.
In another case, police say they got a call about a TV stolen from Superstore in Glace Bay on Friday.
Restaurants in New Brunswick are allowed to continue selling liquor with takeout or delivery food orders.
The change was actually made during the pandemic state of emergency order but was made permanent under the Liquor Control Act on May 1.
In addition, anyone who serves and sells liquor at licensed establishments will have to complete an online course on responsible practices.
The course is being delivered by the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick (TIANB) and will become mandatory later this year.
The Department of Training and Labour is providing $150,000 to support the program.
TIANB president and CEO Carol Alderdice says certification is valid for five years and will be free for licensed operators until next March.
Restaurant industry rep welcomes changes to N.B. liquor laws
An organization representing restaurants in Canada says it s pleased the Government of New Brunswick will permanently allow alcohol sales with takeout purchases, and require that those who serve alcohol take a training course.
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