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Article: Diageo Supports Ban on 'Alcohol Without Liquid' (AWOL) Machines; Backs Maine Legislation Eliminating Alcohol Vapor Machines.
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- April 7, 2005
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NORWALK, Conn., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diageo, the world's leading beer, wine and spirits company, and an industry leader in promoting responsible drinking, announced its support for proposed Maine legislation banning AWOL ("Alcohol Without Liquid") machines.
Guy Smith, Diageo North America's Executive Vice President said, "AWOL machines should be banned in Maine and the rest of the country because of concerns that they could encourage alcohol abuse and drunk driving. We applaud Representative Mark Bryant [LD 1155] in his efforts to prohibit the use and sale of AWOL machines in Maine and raise awareness about the potential dangers of these machines." ...