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Article: Diageo Supports Ban on 'Alcohol Without Liquid' (AWOL) Machines; Backs Colorado State Legislation Eliminating Alcohol Vapor Machines.
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- January 26, 2005
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Diageo, the world's leading beer, wine and spirits company, and an industry leader in promoting responsible drinking, announced its support for proposed Colorado legislation banning AWOL ("Alcohol Without Liquid") machines.
Guy Smith, Diageo North America's Executive Vice President said, "AWOL machines should be banned in Colorado and the rest of the country because of concerns that they could encourage alcohol abuse and drunk driving. We applaud the efforts of Senator Jennifer Veiga and Representative Liane McFadyen (SB 77) and Senator Bob Hagedorn (SB 34) in their efforts to prohibit the use and sale of AWOL machines in Colorado and raise awareness about the ...