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House passes bill easing penalties for underage possession to improve enforceability
Utah House of Representatives · January 23, 1991
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Summary
Lawmakers approved a bill reclassifying underage possession of alcohol from a class A to a class B misdemeanor, a change proponents said will make enforcement practical and reduce burdens on police and clerks.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House voted to reduce the penalty for underage possession of alcohol, a move sponsors said would increase enforceability and reduce unintended impacts on retail staff.
Representative John L. Valentine, sponsor of House Bill 79, told colleagues that the existing class A designation…
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