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Texans had a number of measures on their ballots regarding changes in alcoholic beverage law.

Here is the Dallas News' coverage of the measures.

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From Talking Drinks

Labour MP bids to scrap deep discounting of alcohol
Thursday, 02 October 2008
Labour MP Sally Keeble has launched a new private members bill proposing a minimum price on alcohol.

Under the new plans, a Drinks Industry Council (DIC) would be created, comprised of representatives from the industry, producers, police, health care, youth sector and consumers. The DIC would advise Government on a minimum price for a unit of alcohol, promotions and set codes of conduct.

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Buying wine at a winery and then having a picnic - is it legal?

Sonoma Press Democrat -

 Loosening wine limits
Many buy bottle of wine, then drink it at vineyard, likely never knowing they are breaking state law, but legislation may soon remedy situation

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