9-17-13 brown jug bill

The author of a new bill designed to curb underage drinking says the measure has the support of law enforcement.  Republican state senator, Rick Gudex says the measure would create an  additional $1,000 fine for those under age 21 who buy or drink alcohol. 
The "Brown Jug bill" would allow owners of bars or other places that sell  alcohol to take underage drinkers to court.  "This bill allows business owners the opportunity if they so choose to go after minors who are trying to purchase alcohol in their establishments,"  Gudex told AM 1170 WFDL's Between the Lines program.  Gudex says technology has made it easier to make fake identification cards,  so many small businesses are spending more to check IDs.  A senate committee hearing on the bill was held last week.