CADA: Mandatory ID Checks A “Good First Step”

November 15, 2013

Photo_CADA_Chairman_Anthony_SantucciCADA applauded some of the Government’s proposed changes to the Liquor License Act 1974 that were included in the recent Throne Speech.

CADA’s Anthony Santucci [pictured] stated, “Making ID carding mandatory in Bars and Night clubs is a good first step.

“CADA still calls for Mandatory ID carding related to the sale of all alcoholic beverages in our community, as stated clearly in our 2008 Legislative report.

“Carding only in Nightclubs and Bars will still leave a majority of the premises and events that sell alcohol able to sell without having to check ID’s.

“On another note, it is clear from the most recent survey of our young people that they are first introduced to alcohol, in the home. So we are clearly disappointed that there was no mention of ‘Social Hosting Laws’

“As it relates to the extension of the sale of alcohol hours, we once again call for the establishment of an “ABC” an Alcohol Bureau of Control.”

Mr. Santucci concluded “If we are to change Bermuda’s relationship with alcohol, we encourage the government to be bold and follow CADA’s 2008 Legislative committee recommendations which can be viewed at our website.

“And of course we take this opportunity to remind the drinking public that there are alternatives to drinking and driving. Those who intend to drink should put a plan in place before they leave home – ABCD, Always use Bus, Cab or Designated Driver.”

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  1. Betty Trump says:

    CADA’s Anthony Santucci stated, “Making ID carding mandatory in Bars and Night clubs is a good first step.

    “CADA still calls for Mandatory ID carding related to the sale of all alcoholic beverages in our community, as stated clearly in our 2008 Legislative report.

    Great input Mr Santucci. I think ID is a good way to go as well !! keep up the good work.

  2. sage says:

    Anyone remember when the Sun sent an under aged, junior reporter to all the liquor shops in town to see if they were obeying the law? I am pretty sure in the expose’ she never got checked in any one of them and that was probably 8 years ago. Nothing has changed except children now start drinking at 7 years old. ID checks in bars and night clubs isn’t law already?No roadside sobriety checks,legalized liquor sales on sunday and despite laws prohibiting drinking in public, it is openly sold and consumed at horseshoe bay and elsewhere,as some call for public drinking to be legalized all together.Who funds CADA the alcohol cartel?