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Article: Diageo Supports Connecticut Ban on 'Alcohol Without Liquid' (AWOL) Machines; Backs Connecticut Legislation Eliminating Alcohol Vapor Machines.
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- February 1, 2005
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STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo, the world's leading beer, wine and spirits company, and an industry leader in promoting responsible drinking, announced its support for proposed Connecticut legislation banning AWOL ("Alcohol Without Liquid") machines.
Guy Smith, Diageo North America's Executive Vice President said, "AWOL machines should be banned in Connecticut and the rest of the country because of concerns that they could encourage alcohol abuse and drunk driving. We applaud Senator John McKinney (S 245) and Representative Clark J. Chapin (HB 5141) in their efforts to prohibit the use and sale of AWOL machines in Connecticut and raise awareness ...