4 July 2002
“It is quite unacceptable for young people to be able to buy alcohol without producing ID,” said Tariana Turia,
Associate Minister for Health.
The Minister was commenting on a survey released today by the Alcohol and Public Health Research Unit and others, in
which less than half of 18-year olds were asked for ID when buying alcohol.
“No liquor outlet should be selling alcohol without asking young people for ID.
“This is a serious issue, given the number of young people binge drinking and needing medical treatment for alcohol
abuse,” she said.
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