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Hammond council introduces ordinance to bar under-21s from standalone nightclubs; heated public debate follows
Summary
Councilman introduced an ordinance to prohibit people under 21 from entering standalone bars and nightclubs; bar owners, students and downtown business representatives urged caution, citing enforcement difficulties and economic impact. The council voted to introduce the measure for further discussion.
A Hammond City Council member introduced an ordinance June 10 that would prohibit people under age 21 from entering standalone bars and nightclubs, citing concerns about underage drinking and street safety. The measure was introduced for further discussion and a public hearing at a future meeting.
The ordinance introduction prompted extensive public comment. Patrick Billings, owner of Round Door and two other downtown bars, said removing 18- through 20-year-olds would “take a lot away from the college experience” and repeatedly warned it could force the three college bars in Hammond to close. Dan Lambert, owner of Kate Street Pub, told the council he and other bar owners have ID-checking procedures and wristbands and asked the council to work with them rather…
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